Amber Waves of Maize

Oh beautiful
for spacious skies
for amber waves of grain
for purple mountain majesties
above the fruited plain.

America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good
with brotherhood
from sea to shining sea.

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I couldn't help humming "America the Beautiful" today as the sun rose and lit the flag stationed on our neighbor's mailbox. Just beyond, the morning rays struck another neighbor's mature cornstalks, highlighting the field's rows. The flag-corn combination reminded me of soldiers standing at attention saluting our American flag amidst Amber Waves of Maize.

Giving thanks (for morning walks and more) as Thanksgiving draws near here Along Life's Road.