The Evolution of New China #266543

"I love her with a love as still<br>As a broad river's peaceful might,<br>Which, by high tower and lowly mill,<br>Goes wandering at its own will,<br>And yet doth ever flow aright.<br><br>And on its full, deep breast serene,<br>Like quiet isles my duties lie,<br>It flows around them and between,<br>And makes them fresh and fair and green,<br>Sweet homes wherein to live and die."<br><br>- Lowell.