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ecrivan
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my own state

0 posted 2002-06-08 07:11 PM



in memory of J.J. Rousseau


Balance your book
when born free, your rights are there
the natural ones, but geography divides
equality hides, debits fly
owners stake rights
strongmen stage fights
like in lands of liberty
in which you live
when you don't give.


take stock of their lot,
when slaves are bought
freedom they quest...
How backward progress really is
a simple removal of the veil?
a repeat of an age old tale..
where and when can equality be
Age of Reason eyed liberty
should unfold in you and me




[This message has been edited by ecrivan (06-08-2002 09:34 PM).]

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Munda
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1 posted 2002-06-08 07:27 PM


As always I love the strength of your poetry. Great write!
ecrivan
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2 posted 2002-06-08 09:32 PM


good to get a note from Holland, one of the countries whose people I admire most


Pilgrimage
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3 posted 2002-06-10 05:14 PM


This is pithy, like most of your poems, it says a lot of serious things.

Nan

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