O mighty Canal, where oceans meet,
A feat of will, in sun and heat,
In Panama's embrace you lay,
A marvel born, in Teddy's day.
Upon your shores, where dreams took flight,
Teddy stood, in pure delight,
With vigor strong and purpose clear,
He whispered courage in every ear.
In 1906, a daring trip,
To lands afar, on a presidential ship,
He journeyed, fearless, brave, and grand,
To shape the future, on foreign land.
Puerto Rico, in your warm embrace,
He spoke of rights, with measured grace,
Citizenship, a gift so dear,
Promised to all, yet crystal clear.
Through locks and gates, your waters flow,
Connecting worlds, with ebb and flow,
In Teddy's heart, your heartbeat stirred,
A testament to what's incurred.
For every drop that fills your space,
Carries a tale of toil and grace,
In the heart of Panama's verdant glen,
You stand as a beacon to daring men.
To Roosevelt, your essence clung,
A vision, old and forever young,
In Panama's soil, his dreams took seed,
A legacy born of fervent need.
O Panama Canal, your waters wide,
Reflect the strength of human stride,
In Teddy's gaze, you found your name,
A testament to enduring fame.
