A Letter To My Country

A Letter to My Country From A Foreign Tongue My beloved country, source of my blood I have been at fault since my very birth Forgive my tongue which cannot speak you For my eyes have seen your worth My ears have heard your cries of labor My skin bathes under your sun For you I will write, for you I will sing Even if I cannot speak your tongue “O, beautiful country bathed in light! “Stars shine on thee for thy might! “Your children are brave, though naïve “For thy tears and smile, we shall not be deceived “So, now fly like the eagle you are “We are the wind beneath your wings “Let your banner rise high among us “And to your anthem, we shall sing!” My beloved country, I love you I do Give me patience and your time To learn your tongue, so unlike mine! And together, we shall sing of your wonder! Sincerely, Your foreign tongued daughter