Adrift

Where are the lines that once were clear
When what was right and what was dear
A promise made by all of us
More perfect bonds and lesser fuss.

The promise wasn’t absolute
We have to sacrifice and salute
Equality is what we bought…
The price was paid by those who faught.

Old Ironside has come to rest
In the evening sailing West
Left behind a legacy
The cost of freedom is not free.