Mountain Melody

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I currently live near this noble mountain called Pikes Peak. It is indeed America’s Mountain. When it snows on the peak it brings to mind all the wonderful things we have and can share with the rest of the world, even in times of turmoil. Katharine Bates Wrote the poem “Pikes Peak” in 1893. It is truly a wonderful poem. The most popular melody was written by Samuel A Ward. “America the Beautiful” published in 1910

Day-184 “A Mountain Melody” Your majesty In snow white crown High above the plains you rise I knelt and prayed that someday I would own you for my own America! America! Shed some grace on thee I will bring you jewels From the plains Dress your throne in velvet blue America! America! Shed some grace on thee A masterpiece A patriot’s theme A pilgrim’s dream “America the Beautiful” Shed some grace on thee Sing it loud Sing it proud Tis our country Tis of thee America! America! Shed some grace on thee Till nobler men once again Shine their lights of thee Lon 12/14/2020 #285

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