Not Great Britain But Dear England

Dear England, how I love you, I will never leave your side. No other land is calling me... 'With thee I will abide'. Your towns are steeped in history From centuries long gone by. Cathedrals grand and beautiful Reach high towards the sky. All nature wakes from early dawn In England in the spring, When tiny lambs demure are born And choirs of children sing. Such splendour shines in summer Emerald leaves adorn each tree, Sweet roses of all colours bloom with imposing dignity. Sad memories of a battle fought Some seventy years ago Live on within the minds of men As the British archives show. O Queen and Country so beloved Great poets exalt your name... Distinguished seat of learning A majestic hall of fame. I walk along your peaceful shores My heart is filled with pride, And with tears of joy I sign a pledge 'With thee I shall abide'.