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To the Editor:

ELIZABETHTON/CARTER COUNTY FLOOD POEM

The Town that I grew up in

How strong that she once stood

She stood for Honor and Glory

And everything that is good

From the Historical Covered Bridge

To Historical DownTown

She always had a smile

And She never wore a frown

From the great Memorial Wall

Of the Soldiers that She has lost 

To Her crosses on the mountain

Her thanks to Calvary’s cost

Cyclone, Bulldog, Warrior, Highlander and Ranger Pride 

She has gave them Her all 

She has been there for the ride 

In every form of ball

She survived the many storms 

Like the blizzard of ninety three 

And even the last big flood

In the blizzard of ninety eight

But She has always come outswinging

Refusing to lose

With Liberty Bell ringing

She has handled all the abuse

And this time it shall be no different 

She will make it through Her pain

With all Her Beautiful Glory

She will STAND AGAIN

– By Bryan Carden