You have given me riches and ease, <br />You have given me joys through the years, <br />I have sat in the shade of your trees, <br />With the song of your birds in my ears. <br />I have drunk of your bountiful wine <br />And done as I've chosen to do, <br />But, oh wonderful country of mine, <br />'How little have I done for you! <br /> <br />You have given me safe harbor from harm, <br />Untroubled I've slept through the nights <br />And have waked to the new morning's charm <br />And claimed as my own its delights. <br />I have taken the finest of fine <br />From your orchards and fields where it grew, <br />But, oh wonderful country of mine, <br />How little I've given to you! <br /> <br />You have given me a home and a place <br />Where in safety my babies may play; <br />Health blooms on each bright dimpled face <br />And laughter is theirs every day. <br />You have guarded from danger the shrine <br />Where I worship when toiling is through, <br />But, oh wonderful country of mine, <br />How little have I done for you! <br /> <br />I have taken your gifts without thought, <br />I have revelled in joys that you gave, <br />That I see now with blood had been bought, <br />The blood of your earlier braves. <br />I have lived without making one sign <br />That the source of my riches I knew, <br />Now, oh wonderful country of mine, <br />I'm here to do something for you!<br /><br />Edgar Albert Guest<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/reflection-137/
