My country need not change her gown,
Her triple suit as sweet
As when ‘twas cut at Lexington,
And first pronounced “a fit.”
Great Britain disapproves, “the stars”;
Disparagement discreet, —
There’s something in their attitude
That taunts her bayonet.
Emily Dickinson
Emily is attached to the first American flag (Betsy Ross Flag)?
My country need not change her gown,
Her triple suit as sweet
As when 'twas cut at Lexington,
And first pronounced “well-tailored.”
Great Britain disapproves, “the stars”;
Modest derogation, —
There’s something in their attitude
That insults her bayonet.