The alarm went off at 4 am,
to see land again.

It was dark and bitter cold,
But soon we would see New York we were told.

The sun came up, it was very clear,
The lights of the city came near.

It was thrilling to see,
The Statue of Liberty.

A magnificent sight,
In the early morning light,

The new tower on ground zero,
Stood tall and erect as a hero.

The air was still, and all around,
There was no sound.

I tried to imagine what the immigrants had felt,
Who arrived here to find freedom and wealth.

Long before….
John and I arrived here as immigrants in 1964.

The opportunities we had, we took.
They are explained in my day to day book.

This country has been good to me and my family,
And I live here very happily

Time for Breakfast, disembarkation and saying goodbye
Then in different directions we will fly.

I was able to book an earlier flight
And get home while it is still light.