My Pledge of Allegiance
I kissed the soil when I first landed here
In the airport I blessed this land with cheer
I was not looking for a job or for a niche
Not for gold, for success or to be rich
I was just proud of my new place
The United States, I felt the grace
Since my childhood, before being adult
I was proud, because of the result
Of America’s aid to humanity
At the time of war’s insanity
Those who do not understand
Why I deeply love this land
One day will grasp my saying
That just myself I was obeying
Fulfilling my 1942 promise
To the soldiers we now miss
From New York, from Pennsylvania
From Illinois, Montana, California…
I visited their country the United States
And made it my home, with love and faith.
Connie
We need to teach our youth to be proud of our country for the good and get involved to change the things we need to change.
:) Cathy
but it is rewarding to know those who CHOSE this country to be their own; to know their thoughts and appreciation to be the same as mine.
Beautiful and insipiring poem of confirmation, Emile!
Micke
Be always safe,
Karen
There is much beauty to behold.
Love, Christine
(((HUGS))) and much love, ton ami dans Texas, Karen Lynn. :D
Welcome to the US of A brother!!!
Georg
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Thanks for sharing your poignant thoughts on this subject with us, Emile.
Cryssa