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Open Poetry #38

May Freedom Ring

aziza
Member Elite

since 2006-07-09

Posts 2995
Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy!

0 posted 2006-08-14 01:03 AM

Standing tall and standing free
eyes on the flag representing liberty.
Young people look, bodies proud
and speak an oath in voices loud.

Moving on to the great unknown,
airplanes taking them far from home.
What lies in store they do not know
but when called to duty, they have to go.

Minds in turmoil and fears suppressed
joking and laughing to hide distress.
But deep inside the questions fly
will they make it?  Will they die?

Bravely fighting for truths held dear
the foundations of freedom seem so clear
liberty, democracy, and civil rights for all.
Basic concepts that make them stand tall.

What will be endured?  Will all come back?
Many won't return; that's a simple fact.
They're not forgotten and remain alive
as long as freedom rings.  May it never die.

aziza

passing shadows
Member Empyrean

since 1999-08-26

Posts 45577
displaced

1 posted 2006-08-14 08:57 AM

touching tribute

Interloper

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-11-06

Posts 8369
Deep in the heart

2 posted 2006-08-14 11:15 AM

... and we should neve stop loving and supporting them in word, deed, and prayer!

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

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