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This is an Ode about Sweden. Sweden remained neutral in all wars, despite being a one-time great continental military power (lines 1 & 2). It is the world’s 3rd largest exporter of music after USA and the UK (line 3). They are the creators of the three-point seat-belts (line 4) and the first country in the world to ban the smacking of children (line 5). Forests cover is over 50% of Sweden (line 7) and the Moose is the most dangerous animal in Sweden, causing road accidents (line 8).

A one time monster in military prowess but unbelievably luke-warm in all global turmoils. After one and two, it stands tallest in shipment of melodious sounds; from its creative mind comes the modern-day seat belt and the first to eradicate kid’s domestic judgments. Tradition is highlighted by its crayfish party, while the woods and beings share equal ration of existence. The moose then creates an Irony in the danger of death all in confinement of the most highly taxed population in the globe.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 12/22/2015 8:23:00 AM
You have a very interesting way of describing these different countries. I'm enjoying reading them. I've sent you soup mail.
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Date: 1/28/2016 9:50:00 AM
Thank you so much for the soup mail... I will correct it right now after ending this reply.
Date: 12/22/2015 8:16:00 AM
Interesting tribute to Sweden, nicely written Funom.
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Date: 1/28/2016 9:51:00 AM
Thank you so much James Inman

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