Lady Liberty stands for
what Americans believe.
We open our arms to share
Life, Liberty and the
pursuit of happiness.

However, Liberty comes with
a cost. Over the years, many
have served and died for this
great country. It is our task
to guard this precious gift and
once again, we find ourselves in
a difficult time. Our young men
and women must once again, stand
in Harm's way! Let us unite in support
of them, pray for them and never
ever let the values and freedom being
fought for and protected, become less
than our best. To give way to the enemy
even an inch, would be to dilute what
American Is!

God Bless America!

Her torch it burns forever
A gift to all so proud
For people of all nations
Dreams have been endowed

Lady filled with honor
Who welcomes all with pride
No nation of the universe
Denied this sight worldwide

Hearts all filled with hope now
As they stepped upon our shores
Each one a different people
Each one our great mentor

We welcome you with royalty
Your right now to be free
No matter what your nation
Our torch of love you'll see

Come you have a place now
To do your very best
Upon the land of freedom
With courage you are blest

Upon these grounds each footstep
That left a print so clear
The love of those before you
Have left their treasures here.

~ Francine Pucillo ~
©2001, used with permission

POETRY~EMOTION