My Dear Motherland

by Udi Damti, Grade 9,
Amal Comprehensive School for Sciences and Arts, Hadera

My motherland, she's so beautiful and bright
She gives me home, a shelter and light.
And we are proud of her history,
Full of struggles and victories.

We got this country from God as a gift,
Not just to take, but mostly to give.
Our motherland takes care of you and me,
And only here can we stay forever free.

We are proud to be her loyal kids,
She brings us up, teaches and leads
She's our life, she is our best part,
She's our soul, brain and heart.

My motherland, you're so beautiful and bright,
May we be strong to keep your shining light.

This poem previously appeared in The Student's Word, The Comprehensive High Schools for Sciences and Arts, Amal Hadera, May 1998.

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