Poems (Katz)/To Greensboro—North Carolina
Appearance
1808—1908
TO GREENSBORO—NORTH CAROLINAGreensboro is soon to celebrate her hundredth birthday, And I should like to write a little lay That would immortalize this paradise Which lies so near my heart And sing a song that would resound The whole world round.
From our General of Revolutionary fame It gained its bright and honored name, And ever fresh with verdure fair Nature with her naming seemed to share. Dear Friends I love you all and feel that you have the right To call upon your children anywhere To sing your praises far and near.
Your large industries and culture rare cannot be surpassed But will compare with our brothers the wide world o'er Who on the blessed wings of progress soar. I will close my song with a little prayer Asking Greensboro's children everywhere To unite with me in saying, God bless you To our dear town so true.