O Beautiful, My Country Thee
O beautiful, my country thee, the pride of pilgrim dreams
My home beneath an azure sky, is where the sunlight gleams
America, America, forever proud and free
Your governance, in righteousness, preserves our liberty
With gratitude, for blessings great, we move our work along
Each sacrifice we make today, will keep us safe and strong
America, America, a beacon to the world
Your vigilance, with steadiness, will keep our flag unfurled
We recognize, with grateful pride, our soldiers in the field
Who give their lives to keep us free, when lesser causes yield
America, America, where peace thru strength prevails
Your bravery, inspires me, your courage never fails
In every heart, where virtue lies, there lives prosperity
Imbued with firm resolve to serve, with true humility
America, America, may God thy glory be
And in thy peace, may we increase, in love and charity
The pioneers, of long ago, were just like you and me
They came to seek a better life, to leave posterity
America, America, on mountain, plain, and sea
May you remain, through every gain, the crown of history!
Submitted to "Same Old Song poetry contest"
by Beth Evans, on July 16, 2020
Copyright © Bryan Norton | Year Posted 2020
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