Cleveland's A Gem

Cleveland, Ohio's a gem of a city,

Cleveland, Ohio's a jewel of a town.

Yes, Cleveland, Ohio's a gem of a city,

With its emerald necklace and sapphire crown.

Besides the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Lake Erie,

Other things in Cleveland's treasure chest are:

Pearls of wisdom - University Circle's Hospitals and Colleges

Hearts of gold - Many volunteers and charities

Shining trophies - Sports teams, Browns, Cavs, and Indians

Silver screens - Many movie theaters

Cameo appearances - Playhouse Square

Valuable keepsakes - Ethnic Festivals, Cultures, and Cuisines

And its crown jewels - The Cleveland Orchestra and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Yes, Cleveland, Ohio's a gem of a city,

Cleveland, Ohio's a jewel of a town.

Cleveland, Ohio's a gem of a city,

With its emerald necklace and sapphire crown.

Myrtis Litman

Retired resident of Parma.

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Volume 7, Issue 12, Posted 9:16 AM, 12.01.2015