HOMELAND

I didn't choose my parents
I didn't choose their lives
I didn't choose the color of my eyes

I didn't choose the World they lived in
I didn't choose the color of my skin

But I choose to serve this Country,
proud and true
And to waive its colors;
Red, White, and Blue
And I pray Oh Lord, please keep your hand
Protecting America, my Homeland.

by Ismael Velez Jr. USN
Jacksonville , FL