I AM– From the prospective of the Statue of Liberty

I am the symbol of freedom and liberty for all.

I wonder how many have seen my lamp as they enter the harbor I oversee.

I hear their gasp and their sighs of relief.

I see the planes and the ships filled with proud people in awe.

I want everyone to feel welcome, and free, and equal.

I am the symbol of freedom and liberty for all.

 

I pretend I can talk and I verbally welcome them all.

I feel their relief, their excitement, and their pride.

I touch them as they ascend to my crown and descend again to the ground.

I worry this land I so carefully watch might lose sight of the reason for me.

I cry at the thought of my torch growing dim.

I am the symbol of freedom and liberty for all.

 

I understand the great dilemma we are in.

I say, “Believe in and demand the rights your forefathers gave.”

I dream and believe we as a country will remain strong and free.

I try to guide each newcomer toward believe in the American Dream.

I hope I shall always enlighten this great land.

I am the symbol of freedom and liberty for all.

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