The Torch is lit perpetually…
It stands above for all to see…
The light given, guiding the city.
Within the clutched hand of Lady Liberty,
A flame held high in celebration…
Standing, never faltering, as we the people see,
Our Country’s independence and citizen’s free…
Ship to ship, bringing foreign and to be American born
From upon the sea…
Entering the harbor of New York City…
“Liberty Enlightening the World” a proud, distinguished Lady…
She stands forever in our company…
Saying to all, “Come rich or poor, strong or weak,we welcome you with an open door…
Guests in our home…some come to stay…
Remember, if a citizen you become…
That we are all living together and should all, become one!
Let the light of freedom shine, never disgrace the beauty and grace
Of our home on these blessed shores,
Blood and flesh was given for thee, brothers, and sisters together are we.
Stand strong, stand true, with Lady Liberty!!
All across these United States take heed and watch for this Lady…
See the flame she holds stays lit…
Be true, be diligent…
Whether foreign or American born…let our Lady’s light shine bright…
The only ones that we should fight are the ones who try to destroy her light!
For we are a proud yet humbled race…
Bearing the light of her strong and constant gaze…
God’s given us freedom, let us never forget
How the flame of Victory stays ready and set…
When you see her standing there day and night…
Look full in her flame and never take flight…
Stay unified, glorified, in love and in truth stand…
For all the world both far and wide to see and understand…
We are a country shining with the light of Freedom and Liberty.
–Marla Shaw O’Neill March 1, 2017
