BY AMANDA PIZZOLATTO

This massive land that I see,
spread from sea to shining sea,
is a very unique lot.
It’s been called a melting pot,
the land of the brave and free,
the land of dreams and opportunity.
A land with liberty for all,
but home, that is its major call.
For home is the proper word,
for what else would you defend with sword?
For home has its ups and downs.
Home is full of smiles and frowns.
Home sees life’s lessons through,
while the winds of change and chance blew,
taking us to so many different places,
and showing us so many different faces.
What will we learn, what will we see?
Differences between the trees,
or as a forest standing strong
listening to a harmonious song.