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Letter: Poem illustrates GSL’s enduring power to inspire

Jan 26, 2023

My father had a sentimental attachment to the Great Salt Lake, and back in 1935 wrote this little poem:

Great Salt Lake

While standing on the briny shore

I seem to read the ages past

When thou didst cover valleys o’er

It seems such greatness could not last

On yonder hill I still can see

The markings left in thy retreat

And though became this salten sea

And stubbornly fought off defeat

The streams that were thy main supply

Long since were turned to other use

To hush your deserts thirsty cry

And give to man supplies profuse

But thou art stronger far than many

In spite of him still hold thy place

As part of a Divine plan

Long shalt thou show they shining face

May Utahns be inspired to save this lake for future generations!

Warren Wright

St. George

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