the flag

I pledged allegiance (sp?) to the American flag tonight. It's been a very long time since I've said it. I've put my hand on my heart at ball games but never said the full pledge. Saying the words felt good. I thought about the ideals of our country and all the people who have said it before me. It was like the feeling of transcendance that comes from liturgy: I get to say (and participate in) words that are far bigger than I am.