From the Old Country

from the old country they came
some of them would change their name

the men be working the mines
afterwards they'll drink fine wines

factories would claim the rest
and weekend meals were the best

mom dad will teach kids values
never mind singing the blues

on Sundays church bells would ring
and all the choirs start to sing

for freedom is here
and life is so dear

remember this time
forget all the grime

for moms and dads have brought us here
this country must have been so dear
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Dietrich Avatar
April 17, 2016 at 7:24 PM
I REALLY like this one, Robert. you have captured that old country feel very well here. FAVE
Heemstra Avatar
April 18, 2016 at 6:30 PM
Thank you Andrea! My mother often talked of her parents coming from the old country, and unfortunately I never met my grandparents. One thing my mother always cherished was her childhood in a small coalmining town!
Onclaud Avatar
April 17, 2016 at 4:42 PM
you create lyrical memories, robert... how charming!..huggs
Heemstra Avatar
April 17, 2016 at 6:39 PM
Thank you nette for the kind words!
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