To America

Remember me.
My sculptured glens where crystal rivers run,
My purple mountains misty in the sun
My coastlines little changed since time begun,
I gave you birth.

I watched you go.
You saw me fade into the distant sky
You sailed away from me with tear filled eye,
You said you'd ne'er forget though years passed by,
But time rolled on.

Your young land grew.
And new sons fought to keep their country fair,
And at the Alamo and Shiloh they were there,
And with pride they filled the Presidential chair,
My Ulstermen.

Remember me.
Though battle-scarred and weary I abide
Though Americans their heritage denied,
When you speak of history say my name with pride,

I AM ULSTER.

Deirdre Speer