Our Loved Land

We love it, we laud it, we honor its name.
We want to protect it,  this country of ours.
Our forefathers bought it with blood, sweat and tears.
They left it with words we must never forget.

Simple men served it and saved it for us, 
And folks for its honor are willing to die.
They've come in great numbers from all of the world,
To states melded together, one nation to be.

Her skirts are voluminous, lengthy her reach.
She's gathered us here in harmonious way.
Our love gives her riches and wealth ever more,
Filling her corners, West, East, North and South. 

As we teach our children of her worth and beauty,
America must always be loved by us all.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Marcum Wong Avatar
February 4, 2020 at 5:04 PM
This beautiful poem honors Americans from past to present Joyce. I really love how you worded it an am putting it into my faves! Congratulations on your wonderful second place win! xxoo
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January 20, 2020 at 1:26 PM
Joyce, I love the way you describe the reach of our country's skirts. Because we are a nation of immigrants, the U.S. is unique. Beautifully penned. Congratulations on a second place in the contest! Best wishes, Carolyn
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January 5, 2020 at 11:12 PM
Amen, Joyce ... thank you for this reminder. Seems most folks are so busy with their hatred of our government and each other, that they've forgotten what's truly important. Blessings, Dear Poet, I pray your holidays were joyous and bountiful! :o) <3
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