Patriotism, morale; these are the American way of life that we know. At heart, America is a softy but now her brawn and muscles are strong and like every tough guy, she tries to hide her capacity for tears beneath a veneer of "Aw, that's a lot of hooey."
But most Americans unconsciously stand straighter when the "Star Spangled Banner" is played. And most American eyes dim when the glory of that banner is flown.
Patriotism, don't be afraid of overdoing or over-showing it. Be proud of it. It is to be, perhaps, your light in the dark days that lie ahead. When all that you are doing seems immaterial, when you are lonely, show the world that you are a softy. Pledge allegiance to your flag, though it be silently within your heart, and buckle down to do twice the job you were doing before.
America does have a capacity for tears. Witness the fact that no matter how much griping Americans might do about taxes and living costs, they still donated freely, and without obligation, and unbelievable sums to China relief, Greek relief, British Bundles, Red Cross, and every other type of charitable organization. This is their way of shedding tears for conquered peoples and weeping nations.
And above all, America has not lost her ability to pray. Whether they be Catholic, Protestant or Jewish, America's churches are filling now as they have never been filled before in all their history.
So now America is a brawny, tough guy who takes on all comers. But keep her, at heart, the softy who can laugh or cry with the world and yet fight to make it better
The Writings of Zelda Lorraine Brown Kline
Edited by Owen A. Kline and Michael E. Kline. Assistant Photo Editor David O. Kline
Copyright @1999 The Kline Family Organization, Inc.
First published in the United States of America by The Kline Family Organization, Inc. 4381 West 5375 South Kearns, Utah 84118
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