Poem for Austria

From Africa I came.. as a wild Vulture

To a land that sourced mankind's culture

Let the church bells of Austria continue to ring

So I can hear the mountains sing

Let the music of Beethoven resonate around me

Whilst the images of Klimpt will always surround me

Let trotting racing last for ever

If only to restore a Kayser's pleasure

Let Austrian medicine, to the world bring

So my shoulder has no further use for a sling

Let the beauty of Baden come alive

So my memories of you will always survive

Let me always remember the Austrian people

In the way I can picture St. Stephan's steeple

Oh Austria, I can feel your incredible zest

Making you and your people amongst the best

© Kenneth Campbell 
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