America, My Home Sweet Home
America the beautiful,
From sea to shining sea.
I'm proud to be an American.
I treasure the freedom, the liberty.
I have traveled far and wide,
Viewed the Alps from Italy to Monte Carlo.
Palaces, the Vatican, the Louvre,
Vineyards, Cathedrals and Chateaus.
And with all this glamorous adventure,
Grand experiences from cellar to dome,
My homeland, Tera Firma, beckoned me
Like a homing pigeon, I flew home.
I've been down black-ribbon highways
That seemed endless, I yearned for rest.
Highways offer, golden wheat fields, wildflowers,
The Grand Canyon, Yellow Stone, all the best
America, a picturesque land of wonders.
Something beautiful around every curve.
A paradise enticing travelers, unforgettable .
No less than they deserve.
The tour bus is here in Minnesota.
We'll stop awhile so that you may view
The land of ten thousand lakes.
The forests, lovely countrysides all for you.
Here, in Minnesota ,we have four seasons.
It's winter now, snow glistens in the sunlight.
When spring comes to the hills and valleys,
Blossom-laden trees fill hearts with delight.
New loveliness envelopes the landscape
Overwhelming each heart and soul.
This land is fresh and new again.
The Master is in complete control.
Summertime, those long hot summer days.
Sweet winds blow line-dried clothes
Listen to corn growing on hot July nights.
Drink heady perfume from the rose.
Autumn arrives with breathtaking colors.
Reds and golds, drip from the Master's brush.
Migrating geese in arrow formations,
Pierce still October skies, leaving in a rush.
You've traveled with me through the seasons.
Each offers wondrous excitement anew.
Fishing and boating, skating and skiing
All here waiting just for you.
Don't take my word for it, try it.
Minnesota's a beautiful place, that's a fact.
If you do come to see all the beauty,
I'll just bet you'll come back.
This is my stop, I'll be getting off now
But, you stay on the bus, enjoy your ride.
Remember, home isn't just where you hang your hat.
It's where you hang your heart, with pride.
Don't forget to take lot's of pictures.
No one will object, it's all free.
This is America the beautiful, my homeland
Old Glory waves from sea to shining sea.
God Bless America
My Homeland
By Mariannajo
© 2010 Mariannajo
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