Hostages Freed - February 1981

 Hostages Freed – February 1981

 

There are 52 hostages free once more

Held 400 days, plus 44.

The militants bitter and the shah in exile

Sought his return to let him stand trial.

 

History belched forth full of wicked distrust,

To release the Americans, many ways were discussed.

The reason for bargaining soon hit a snag

The Iranian militants kept burning our flag.

 

Now homeward bound to freedom, at last,

This isn’t the time to dwell on the past.

They landed in Athens, located in Greece,

To refuel the plane, for our hostage release.

 

Then on to Algiers, their escape in the night,

Grim faced and eager on their life saving flight.

In Wiesbaden, Germany, to rest and relax,

To grant interviews and tell all the facts.

 

All were harassed and lived in great fear,

A new strength evolved with the end drawing near.

There is joy in each heart, tho’ some disbelief,

After all the confusion, comes a sigh of relief.

 

Next stop, America, just over the sea,

To family and friends and a land that is free.

America will join in a chorus of singing,

And a mighty cathedral of bells will be ringing.

 

We must understand and let them adjust,

Do all in our hearts to restore their trust.

Our prayers were answered, we were deeply concerned,

For the release of those persons, who now have returned.

 

Isn’t it wonderful when we hear people say,

:God blees America, let us thank Him each day!

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