Open Poetry #17 |
Walk With Me |
Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Walk With Me Please take my hand and walk with me along the eastern shore Feel magic winds of living sea while to the past we soar Upon its timeless rocks we stand now seeing time unfurled Let's touch the current of this land when it was the new world To share this land was first the goal with people everywhere History tells you've played the roll showing to all you care With strength and courage once unknown Pilgrims fought to be free Your past reveals how much you've grown from sea to shining sea By sword this country you did claim freedom for one and all America is now her name with liberty your call With Constitution's perfect laws you rule this land of yours And still you fight for righteous cause while guarding her fair shores I ask of you with gleaming eyes your past that I may touch So from the dust I'll hear the cries of those who did so much Though not of you I take such pride while learning all you've done Someday I hope to take a guide to all your battles won Karen Torbiak 2001© Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Very nice, Karen! |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Nice, Karen. Though I have to say that we have not always been quite so upstanding as all that..(Sorry everyone) Very beautful poem. Sandra |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
Sunshine...Thank you, so much. I am glad you enjoyed this poem. **hugs** Sandra...Perfection is not something that exists in our world. But at least your country has tried to uphold what freedom represents. I have noticed that the first to admit there have been mistakes made is your country...do we as people not believe that often much is learned by the very mistakes we as humans make. *giggling* now I feel like I am lecturing. Sweetie..I am Canadian and I can sit back and see all that is good and sometimes bad that has happened in your history and still be in awe of the heart that fills your people. You are unique throughout history and the heart of who you are lays in the very foundations of your nation. I think your country is absolutely wonderful and the American people to be the best in the world. I love traveling south of the boarder. **hugs** Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
A wonderful tribute to a great country Karen. I too, love to travel in America..her people are so proud of their great country, and rightly so. Reading what you wrote to Sandra, I agree with you. I wish we Canadians took as much pride in our country. We tend to look at our shortcomings, as opposed to being proud of our accomplishments. It just seems to be part of our culture. (or maybe it's the newspapers I read...I dont know ) If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Mon Cherie
since 2001-10-31
Posts 922Land of Never-ending Summers |
Karen, this is so patriotic! Makes me wonder if there are people like you in Singapore. People who feel so strongly for the country and what our ancestors went through to fight for her independence. |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
Thank you for putting such a wonderful message into poetry about this. It's truly lovely Kathleen (Kay) |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Wonderful, my friend. The first para just grabbed me! jwesley |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
Walking with you would be an honor to any man! You amaze me with your talent Karen! ((hugs to you)) Love, RosePetal |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoy |
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