A flag that has withstood the almost constant wind

This flag has now flown day and night for several months. It has been nearly always standing out from the pole like this because of the wind that always blows in that area. This flag is soon due to be mended or retired. The dark clouds behind it remind me of the dark days of the history of this country through which the United States flag has flown so faithfully carrying a promise of a better day if we do our part in preserving our rights and freedoms bought by the faithful men and women who have fought for this country under the watch of this flag.