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VERMONT by WENDELL PHILLIPS STAFFORD

First Line: MY HEART IS WHERE THE HILLS FLING UP
Last Line: LADY OF LIBERTY!
Subject(s): VERMONT;

My heart is where the hills fling up
Green garlands to the day;
'T'is where the blue lake brims her cup,
The sparkling rivers play.
My heart is on the mountains still
Where'er my steps may be;
Vermont, O maiden of the hills,
My heart is there with thee!

Oh, you may find a prouder dame,
With jewel at the ear
And richer robe and louder fame,
But never face so dear!
No queen has had for followers
A bolder train of men;
And when again the need is hers
They shall be hers again!

My heart is where the hills fling up
Green garlands to the day;
'T is where the blue lake brims her cup,
The sparkling rivers play.
My heart is on the mountains still;
My steps return to thee,
Green-hooded maiden of the hills,
Lady of Liberty!



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