A Visit To London

When first I saw London, it was in a book in the library Then I came to England, and experienced its history. The Bridges over the River Thames, like Sentinals over the city stand While the long Buildings of Parliament lay beneath Big Ben's command. The Palace Guard at Buckingham, who keep safe her Majestsy Marched so smartly on parade...and were a wondrous sight to see. The Cathedral at Westminster, final home to Kings and Poets too Along with Heroes of the Realm, are honored and given their due. The bustling floors at Harrods, with all the things to buy Finding the right one for Granny, too soon home we fly. The imposing Dome of St Paul's, its Windows of Stained Glass Will not be erased from memory, so long as life will last. The Double Deck Bus ride to Picadilly or the Tube to Trafalgar Square Where stands the Column of Nelson, rising into the air. Standing on the deck of the Cutty Sark, with the Moth laying close beside A trip to the Maritime Museum, and a quiet Hansom ride. We'll not forget the Museum of Art, the British Museum, or the Rosetta Stone We'll long remember Traitor's Gate, where Ann Boleyn once entered alone. Within the wall of The Tower are kept the Jewels of State Lingering still are the Memories past, of Those who here met their Fate. Alas, we'll miss this Great City, as homeward soon we go But it is the People we will miss most of all, the Londoners we've come to know. Though we know not your Names, your Faces will with us remain As too soon we fly back to our home, and oft think of you again. These few lines cannot begin to tell, the Cherished Thoughts we keep Of your City, your History, your People...across the ocean so wide and deep. We hope You always will be well, in your Country on the Sea As Friends we part your Historic Land, our Best Wishes and Prayers are offered for Thee!