By March Twisdale
Vashon Island used to be,
a land for you and me.
Then Cancel Culture came,
and we were wiped away.
What’s a girl to do,
who’s been raised Red, White & Blue?
Speak up, express, explain:
“A free thinker I remain, no matter what you do.”
For all who were, who are, and those yet to be.
I will not drop our flag, for cheap acceptance offered me.
Nor will I wither or hide, my tongue stuck and dry.
How could I yield? Thy honor denied!
Should I weaken, wilt, and comply.
I will speak from my heart and stand my ground.
Always of thee, grateful and proud.
“Here is a gift. My thoughts, written for all to see.
An ever free mind, I offer to thee.”
~ March Twisdale
*Dedicated to my Granddad, who volunteered to fight in WWII.
