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Bless You, Miss Liberty Janice Surlin She holds her torch high for the whole world to see, A beacon of hope for those who 'yearn to breathe free;' To those who seek refuge and knock at her door, She bids a warm welcome to her freedom-drenched shore; For Liberty and Justice she majestically stands, An inspiring symbol for all people, all lands; Her attention is focused, her gaze set on one sight-- All Humanity's Freedom, our God-Ordained right; With lips sealed and silent she speaks not a word, Yet her towering message round the world can be heard: Let no national boundaries, no one set aside A place for oppression, this we must not abide! In statuesque stillness she echoes the call That beckons the world to claim Freedom for all; May her soul-stirring cry fill our conscience and ears-- May the world not just listen but affirm what it hears; We are sisters and brothers, God's children on Earth, Conceived in His image, Free and Equal by birth; Let us hold out our hands to each other in Peace-- In Friendship and Harmony world conflict shall cease; To behold Global Freedom her great lofty goal-- To light up the way is Miss Liberty's role; So bless you, Miss Liberty, and for that which you stand-- Peace, Freedom and Justice for all people, all lands! Copyright (c) 2000 by Janice Surlin |