Michael Tomlinson, "Flag of Human Kindness" : In Honor of Barack Obama

Flag of Human Kindness ©Michael Tomlinson


From the wild Alaska sky to the muddy Rio Grande
To the stormy shores of rocky Maine, there lies a country
I was born here in this land under the flag of hope and freedom
Now it seems such a faded dream, like a dream that's lost it's meaning
In the early morning sun there are many men and women
Waking up in more ways than one to say where are we going?
Where are we going?
There's a time in every life, there is an age for every nation
When her patriots must stand aside and say, "first, we are human"
Are we not human?
And in the dawning of this hour
And in a clear, undoubting voice
If we can heal this ever raging noise
For our human race
I know we must
Who will mend this sacred place?
It's surely us
We can cast our bitter blame or we can just do what is needed
Pray the embers that still remain, become once more a beacon
It's not us against the world, no, it's everyone or no one
There is a braver flag to unfurl, it's called the Flag of Human Kindness
Of Human Kindness
And in the dawning of this hour
And in a clear, undoubting voice
If we can heal this ever raging noise
For our human race
I know we must
Who will mend this sacred place?
It's surely us
Oh, beautiful, for spacious skies
For amber waves of grain
For purple mountains majesty above the fruited plain
America, America, God she His Grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea
America the Beautiful written by Katharine Lee Bates

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• Barack Obama
• Inauguration
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• Peace
• Bald Eagle
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• America the Beautiful
• Tribute to Barack Obama

[ballekarina]

Who is the female voice on this track?

[patriciaelisabeth]

A wonderful North West singer, Jennifer Ivester.

[kierraraee]

Michael is a tremendous, wholesome, and inspiring artist. I first discovered his music in Albuq., NM. The message of the music is unmatched....please do yourselves a favor and check out all of his stuff. You will be touched

[shutterkat]

Great video...fantastic song. I'm a Canadian and I'm excited about your new president. Many of us are. I hope this is an opportunity for healing and moving forward and that everyone of us unfurls the flag of human kindness. Each one of us must stand for what is right and moral, help the oppressed, feed the hungry, heal the sick and bring God's light into dark places.

[luauboy]

What a privilege to have been given such a beautiful gift from God. Through your own 'awareness' of His spirit within you to have worked so hard and diligently over these many years since I first heard your music - to have arrived at such a wonderful place in your life. I know that others must feel as I do; who hear the deep and divine messages in your music. There can be no doubt that God has touched millions of lives through your music ....thank you for 'always warming me' ......God Bless

[stupidrussia]

I love Michael and voted regrettably for Obama, I don't see how in the song this stands for our freedom since we're now loosing it.

[i43heartland]

Over 20 years ago I discovered Michael's music - Michael - your message was then and is now received - thank you so for re-membering healing is part of our nature - I met you once in Seattle - kind man - simple and truthful - impossible to forget. This is healing music - and this music is still a part of my healing. Michael is a friend to anyone who needs to be encouraged and reminded of the truth. Thank you God for Michael.

[v8v1p3]

I'm not American but this song reached into my chest and stretched me open. right on!

[CapaintK]

Great to here some newer songs from Michael. He has been a favorite of mine since the mid 80's. The message of is particular song is very valid.

[nashdo]

Love that dobro!

Awesome song!

[ReverbAndBeer]

Michael - I could play every tune on Jeff Beck's "Blow-by-Blow" album when I was in high school, but I still can't touch what you've got. Just beautiful. Thank you so much.

[hansumjoe]

Great tune, great message. I love this guy's music. My prayer is that all people listen, including those that want and plan every day to do us harm for no other reason than the way we as Americans live our lives and our perverted culture that glorifies the needs of the self over the good of the nation..