Lamentation For Italy

O adored Italy,this lamentation for an impossible longing,never repressed, will echo throughout centuries yet to unfold! Will I be forgotten for my prediction? A revocation of tiepid nights,intently spent staring at the twinkling firmament, confirmed beliefs which have guided me in days of bitter regrets and discontent! America enabled me, to land on its wealthy and productive soil; and her generosity spilled over an enormous ocean and sea, and offered me the infallible promise of security! Now, like two protective and fearless soldiers, defending her from intruders and envious alike, my visible rainbow draws its colorful arch with foundations resting on each side; with joy,gratefulness and endless pride, I owe them both: life,dignity,and happiness! O adored Italy,this lamentation springs forth with fervent words of affection; I regret that my sixsteenth year was was an unexpected and sorrowful farewell! O adored Italy,your distant son... still has that memorable recall of your motherly tenderness and loveliness, beside your unchangeable principle of justice!