All those who read this, or who hear my voice aloud
Have every reason on this day to stand unbowed.
On every other day as well, that is allowed,
To state, “As an American, I’m standing proud!”
For you are not an accident; you are a plan.
A nation geared to be ruled by the common man.
So you have every right, as only you here can,
To firmly state, “I’m proud to be American!”
You don’t need history to back you up, so there.
For all you need is here and now, and do it fair.
In fact, just look around you, many gladly share.
It’s true—Americans will bask in Freedom’s glare.
Be proud to be American in every way.
Be consciously determined that will always stay.
No matter what, or how, or why events may play.
“I’m proud to be American,” a joy to say!
© Richard Williams