My Country, 'Tis of Thee

Sometimes as I walk along the beach, the quiet of the day brings phrases and melodies into my mind. This was the stanza that began to form in my brain and I walked home singing it to myself. I feel every word!

My native country, thee

Land of the noble free,

Thy name I love;

I love thy rocks and rills,

Thy woods and templed hills.

My heart with rapture thrills

Like that above. 

-Samuel F. Smith, 1808-1895

 - Kirstin

PS Found some sea glass this morning... it was a beautifully low tide, not much glass, just lots of smooth sand!