ASPIRE

A dream was dreamed, And, oh, supreme!

A vast idea, Too bold it seemed,

The world in wait, What was our fate?

Would we succeed – Or vacillate?

The vision cleared, We stopped our fears,

A war for freedom had come dear;

Ambition’s fire, Our heart’s desire,

Liberty gained with hands inspired!

To take, to hold, What’s ours from old,

Our freedom’s kept when we are bold,

A dream was dreamed, To some it seemed,

A flight of fancy without scheme;

Of those who know, With toil we’ll grow,

Helping ever liberty’s flow;

Those who cherish – Freedom’s parish,

From the earth, we will not perish!

PTR May 27, 2010

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