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Composed by Cary D'Agnese  I/6/15

I was born in the fire of the forge

So very long ago

Some say a gift from God

Some say from the devils hand

I brought food to those who hungered

Guarded both king and commoner

On the Mayflower I sailed

On Americas shores I prevailed

I brought comfort and safety to family's

I opened the way to the frontier

With me, no one had to fear

I was the great equalizer

I gave respect to the oppressed

And judgment on the wicked

I stood my ground at Concord and Lexington

Fired freedoms shot heard around the world.

I stood with Washington at Trenton and Yorktown

And froze at Valley Forge on snowy ground

Then at Gettysburg, Shiloh and Bull Run

I made the final decision of freedom or slave

I was raised high to bid a fare well salute to a beloved leader

I was in Teddy's hand at San Juan Hill

With the dough Boys and Pershing, I served them well

In the darkest hours of WW2 I freed world and did God's will

Now I have been here for many years

I am bused tattered and damp with tears

Some people say I should have never been

Now, some say my life should end

But I was always there when you needed me

I was the tool that made you free

I was only as good or as bad as those who embraced me

If you decide my life shall end

And I shall never be again

Then Tyranny shall live for ever more

No choice to resist, You've closed the door