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Willem
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since 1999-11-18
Posts 139
Inverness, FL, USA

0 posted 2000-03-14 12:39 PM


FRAGILE FREEDOM  

Freedom left to feed upon mere slogans,
before too long, will starve to death.
And, turned into a hollow symbol,
our Lady Liberty no longer can proclaim
the messages of mercy, love and reason,
brought by courageous, wise and noble men.

The freedom they so hopefully envisioned
will perish, once the people should allow
unscrupulous leaders and their lackeys
to fire their foul and hateful barrages
of slander, slurs and lies upon opponents,
all in the name of freedom...

What must we do to save that noble dream,
bring it to life, restore the spark
in everybody's eyes, as we together sing
about this land we call The Beautiful?
God knows the answer, let us pray that He
will save America, our home sweet home...


by  Willem



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ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA
1 posted 2000-03-14 06:41 AM


Dear Willem; Oh, how the truth rings through your words. We all need to pray for our country. It's wonderful to hear from you. Stick around here more often, Willem.  Ellie

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deleeme
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since 1999-10-09
Posts 1766
NEW ENGLAND, USA
2 posted 2000-03-14 07:12 AM


Yes WILLEM,
How much this nation needs to be brought to it's knees, not by sin and corruption in the name of freedom, but in Humble Submission to the God that has blessed it so richly, and down on our knees prayerfully seeking a true Spiritual revival and renewal before it is too late.
Thank you for your timely poem and it's message to us all,   David

 "Our Creativity points to a Higher Creator--we couldn't have just happened, and for what ability we may possess--to God be the glory." -dlw-



sandgrain
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662
Sycamore, IL, USA
3 posted 2000-03-14 10:32 AM


The sadness is, your words are so true.  Our founding fathers honored God in their workings, and dealings initiating protection and equality for all. These same wonderful foundations are being twisted and turned to oil a couple of squeeky wheels undermining the unity of our once great country.  Thank you for writing and posting this piece.
Denise
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4 posted 2000-03-14 04:17 PM


Wonderful poem, Willem. How very sad but true the message it contains.

Denise

rwood
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since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793
Tennessee
5 posted 2000-03-14 07:18 PM


It's disheartening and true everywhere you look. Our forefathers have been misconstrued to the point of no return. Our changing society is more fragile than ever. Prayer is the only way..by clinging to him and his word. Very well written. Thank you for sharing this.
Sincerely,
Rwood

WhtDove
Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245
Illinois
6 posted 2000-03-14 08:40 PM


The other beat me to it. You've said much in this truthful eye opening poem! I think it ought to be printed in newspapers everywhere! Fantastic!!
ill_tactics
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since 2000-02-11
Posts 149

7 posted 2000-03-15 05:17 PM


spoken by a true american.  AMEN!  What people do to earn a name upon the american people.  Very well written, and very true.  Much love, One love PEACE
Willem
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since 1999-11-18
Posts 139
Inverness, FL, USA
8 posted 2000-03-16 07:42 PM


Thank you, dear friends, for taking the trouble to read through this somber poem of mine, and write me what you thought of it!
To be quite honest, I'm not all that pessimistic about our politicians, although I do believe their "lackeys" are acting a bit
overzealous in their attacks strategies.
So, again, let's pray that all these bad feelings, whether real or feigned, will end after November, with God's help.

Willem  

Alle'cram
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since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816
Texas
9 posted 2000-03-16 08:24 PM


Dear Willem,
"Fragile Freedom", perfectly stated! We need to pray for our country and the leaders. The
Lord continues to show mercy on this country,
for this we should be thankful.
Great timing.   Marcy

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