Sense Sonnet - Acher

Higher Lower Standard

The U.S.A., red, white and blue,
Symbol of the United States,
The flag, flown at half staff for who?
Americans have many greats,
But if the flag is lowered for
The loss of anyone of fame,
The flag would fly forevermore
At half staff. That would be a shame.
Patriotic service should be
Why the flag at half staff is flown,
For great sacrifice selflessly
By some who never were well known.

The lower flag should symbolize
The true giving hero who dies.