"Echo's From The Country"
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Oh' how I long to be;
in the country just to be in those;
wide open spaces.
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Where you can breath fresh;
mountain air into your lungs.
Where you can see the sun rise;
in the morning and see it set;
in the evening.
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You can see the rolling hills of green,
and valleys that run wide and deep.
Yes' the country;
is where time has stood still.
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John Denver had it right;
when he sang about the country;
and that down home country music.
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Country people'
are the the most down to earth;
good hearted people;
you'll find anywhere.
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They're always their for one another;
helping one another in time of need.
The way God intended people to be.
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Maybe it's helping with someones field.
Maybe it's helping with someones barn.
Or just visiting each others neighbors.
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In the country'
theirs always time for just sitting;
on the front porch sharing a cold;
glass of lemonade.
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Talking about the days end.
Or playing a quick game of checkers.
Swapping fishing and hunting stories.
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Whatever it may be;
country people have a special bond;
with one another.
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People that love nature;
spend a lot of time up in the mountains.
Rather it be hiking or camping.
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They might just love being there.
Getting in touch with nature.
Some people like being in touch;
with God's animals.
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The country offers so many;
different natural wonders.
For us to enjoy.
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Like the rolling slopes;
of wild flowers and the many
different types of trees.
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I especially love the smell;
of the Dogwood trees.
They give off such a wonderful scent.
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There's many creeks and rivers;
winding around each corner;
of the forests and mountains.
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When driving along on the back roads;
you'll see plenty of cattle.
Sheep are seen grazing along the hilly;
green slopes.
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You'll see old weathered barns;
old mills and covered bridges.
The different seasons;
bring out the beauty of the country.
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Each one has it's own purpose;
and displays a grand finale.
I especially love the fall.
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There's such a freshness in the air.
There's nothing like, going down;
an off beaten path and feast your eyes ;
upon the beautiful vibrant colors.
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Or stand upon a mountain top;
and look out as far as you can see;
at the beautiful kaleidoscope
of different colors.
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Yes' God knew what he was doing,
when he put the four seasons;
into plan.
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He wanted to display;
his lovely work of art;
upon the earth for the world to grasp.
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Yes, the country;
is the place to be alright.
It makes a body feel alive.
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And it's not just any certain place;
in the country.
It's everywhere upon God's green earth.
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No' there's no place;
like the country, and the country;
is right where I'd rather be.
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Sandra Winright
October 1, 2006
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