1101 Loyalty To The Mexican Flag - Juramento De La Bandera Poem by John Knight

Juramento de la Bandera,
Loyalty to the Mexican Flag.
Our flag is the symbol of our loyalty.
It is a symbol that binds us together,
Mestizos, Aztecs, Myans and Europeans
Into one industrious and integrated Nation.
For almost two centuries, since independence
We have flown our Bandera with pride.

At the time of Independence in 1821,
Green - symbolised Independence,
White - the Catholic Faith - and
Red - European and American unity.
Mexico is now a Secular Nation - so
Green - symbolises the Nation's hope,
White - Mexico's inherent unity - and
Red - the blood of our National Heroes.

Our Coat of Arms has not changed!
Each symbol carries National significance.
The Eagle represents the People,
It is combative and defensive.
The snake represents our Enemies,
It is subdued and submissive.
The Nopal represents our challenges,
It is in submission to the Eagle.

The Earth and Water represent our resources,
We have harnessed them wisely.
The Laurel and Oak leaves represent,
The agony and ecstacy of martydom and victory.
To our Flag we make these loyal pledges.
To make and keep our Fatherland - independent,
Human and generous, integrated and properous.
Mexico is in our heart - Mexico is our existence!

This poem is dedicated to YULISSA FREGOSO Una Belisima Senorita Mexciana habitando en California USA. Yulissa es una buena Poista joven de Poemhunter.

(John Knight - UK - August 2009)