This Nation We Love

                                    By:

                              Peter Baker

Oh say can you see
That dawns early light
where never a tear
nor ever a fight.
Tis eveings last sun
which shines on the sea
So lay down your gun
The war's over we're free
We're free to make laws
of justice and right
For this  is our nation
Of liberty and might.

Peter is an eleven-year-old fifth grader who attends Hillrise Elementry School.