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CHORUS:
This land is Paul’s
land, this land is Meli’s land
From the Golden Horn to the Taurus Mountains,
From Cappadocia to the blue Aegean,
This land is loved by you and me.
1.
As I was walking the ancient highway
I saw above me an azure skyway
I saw below me the golden valley,
This land is loved by you and me.
2.
As I was hearing sad news, I’m fearing
Some lands were shaking, and hearts were breaking
Aya Sophia, there we went praying,
This land is loved by you and me.
3.
As I was shopping, as I was buying
In Cappadocia, sellers there were smiling!
From the carpet co-op…to the hands of Galip,
This land is loved by you and me.
4.
As I lay sleeping, as I lay dreaming
I saw arising, hot balloons a-steaming.
As bus went driving…water, staff was pouring,
This land is loved by you and me.
5.
As I was listening, sweet ney flute playings
I saw around me wise Rumi sayings
His final landing…father was standing,
This land is loved by you and me.
6.
As I was walking, I saw Hierapolis,
Miletus, Ephesus…Artimis, and Mary’s house;
Fair Aphrodite (who lost her nightie!),
This land is loved by you and me.
7.
As I was gazing…great Selsus archways!
I saw torched sideways, colonnaded byways.
I strolled where Paul walked, and stood where Paul talked,
This land is loved by you and me.
8.
As I was rolling through pine nut forest
Cross olived valleys to the sea below us
I dined on seaweed, mussels, clams…and octopus!
This land is loved by you and me.
9.
As I was rooming, chatting with others
Some had hot water, views, heat and covers
Some seats were sliding…yet fun abiding,
This land is loved by you and me.
10.
As I was pon’dring this time of wan’dring
I saw around me great care and bonding.
As Meli pampered, Paul’s path we scampered,
This land is loved by you and me.
11.
As I remember great blessings, counted…
Deep inspiration has surely mounted.
Paul’s love and courage…I’m plum astounded!
This land is loved by you and me.
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