The Blessed Land

America: Does the Light Still Shine? -------- "Freedom of speech, Freedom to worship, Freedom from want, Freedom from fear." -------- Travelers to this Blessed Land Had many varied tales to tell; Emigrants from harsh demands Beset by woes words can't dispel, Long suffered tragedies emerge: Exiles condemned for their beliefs, Scapegoats who fled a rampant purge, Survivors who sought war's relief, Elects reviled for social strains Deplored as being risky foes Left homes behind with all to gain And persevered when tests arose. Now, citizens with Rights-in-hand Delivered to this Blessed land.