~ What is
Holland ~
Now that I have
explored your Holland with you,
I find that it is a
place that brought me much joy.
The air was so
fresh, the temperatures rather cool,
And with never a
mosquito or fly to bite or annoy.
I ask myself,
what about Holland makes it so unique?
With a series of
dikes land is fashioned right from the
sea.
Cities appear, roads
are designed and homes are built.
How they
can accomplish this feat is amazing to
me.
Holland is flat
without a mountain or hill to be seen.
It is flowers
everywhere, all colors, shapes and
size.
It is cows,
horses and sheep grazing in fields of
green
Such peace and
tranquility to me was a total
surprise.
Canals dot the
countryside next to narrow brick
roads.
And beside the
canals lovely brick homes you will
see,
Their foundations
nestled within feet of the water,
Water which slowly
makes it's way back to the sea.
The cities are a
mixture of buildings, both old and
new.
Modern factories and
churches built centuries ago.
Most families live
in row-houses two or three stories
high,
Small yards with
flowers and with no grass to mow.
But, Holland is much
more than a beautiful place.
Holland is bicycles,
and more bicycles, everywhere.
Ridden by all, the
very young and the very old too.
And they have the
right of way, so drivers beware.
Holland is little
cars darting through traffic;
Road rage
non-existent, no "finger" up in the
air.
On clear highways
their speed will astound you,
But all seem driven
with extreme caution and care.
Holland is coffee,
hot, strong and flavorful,
Served to each guest
along with something sweet.
Holland is
close-knit families and friendships,
With love to share
and Dutch "kisses" so neat.
Holland is people,
lots and lots of people,
All speaking a
language so lovely to hear,
But, the words a
mystery to the "outsider",
For you will never
understand it, I fear.
So, what is Holland
is a question easy to answer.
It is a country full
of charm in so many ways.
And if you are lucky
enough to visit there
You will always
remember it as the happiest of days.
By Kay E.
© 2004
onlyme77@cox.net
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