There are two nations where flags proudly fly
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With the sun shining through a fearless blue sky
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Flags earned by battle, during times of strife
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A liberty symbol for basic human rights
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Colors boldly sing of red, white and blue
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Stars and a red leaf symbolize hope renewed
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Rich soil full of flowers shadowed by flags grace
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Marching soldiers with honor etched in their face
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Defeat or triumph over enemy¡¯s distant shores
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Justice rules this land; independence soars
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Emblems stand for freedom our countries share
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Precious rights of two nations that equally care
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About their people rooted in divided origins
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One for all and all for one is where bonding begins
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Ocean shores, Rocky Mountains, prairies and fields
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Streams, trees, wildlife and crops rich in yield
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Canyons, Miles of Sand and in forests children play
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Free to worship, free to travel, free to dream away the day
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Every cloud has a silver lining, behind darkness deep
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Governments faced head on with promises yet to keep
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Challengers rise to the top, then officials may fall
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Walking wounded become wise, but for some, not at all
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Whatever your cross, whatever glory, whatever pain
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There is a promised rainbow after the rain
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American or Canadian, each bear country pride
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Freedom carried a price marked by those who have died
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Bonded by land; dotted by waters so blue
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Our nations stand for laws both tried and true!
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Twin flags standing righteous, as they gently fly
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Ten Commandments root our people side by side!
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What a blessing to be neighbors in this very special way
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More like a big family just a border away
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Hold fast to the heritage our flags represent
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Freedom for all on our shores that God has sent
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For ¡®In God We Trust¡¯, country slogans cry out
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Bring your broken, your tired and those full of doubt
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And through each struggle, each scar, each gripe
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Flags fly a maple leaf, the stars and the stripes
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For Canada and America embrace all willing to live
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For integrity, dashed with pride, both crave to give!
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So if there is any suffering, sorrow or despair
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Just look to the heavens, see the flags flying there
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Know it stands for your rights, for honor held high
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Liberty, Love, Peace and Joy is our nations joint cry
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Remember the rainbow, how it showed a promise to be
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Bonded together under God, we shall fight to stay free
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So each time you see our twin flags gently sway
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Connected by respect, just a heartbeat away!
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Keep honor and pride in our countries so fine!
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God Bless America; God Bless Canada two nations entwined!
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Sharon van Dyk
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www.givinghopetoday.com
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Twin Flags
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Garth Brooks |