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Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

0 posted 2002-02-09 12:32 PM

Our lady of the harbor
warmth radiates from her crown
a torch of liberty in her hand
refuge lives in the folds of her gown

a symbol of freedom and peace
a precious gift from across the sea
on her own little island, she stands proud
introducing the land of the free

she welcomes those seeking asylum
tossed about by the storms of the sea
as they arrive at the home of the brave
and the melting pot of the free

to those escaping from lands of strife
Ms. Liberty signals a brand new life

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-02-09 12:39 PM

WOW!!! I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT, God Bless You, this is the perfect tribute to our wonderful Lady Liberty! (kiss on cheek) Your gorgeous words always shine with hope and love, this is wonderfully compassionate, we all love you so much! BRAVO!!! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

Poet deVine

Administrator

Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-26

Posts 22612
Hurricane Alley

2 posted 2002-02-09 12:46 PM

Well done! I like this a lot.

strbbux
Member Elite

since 2001-12-19

Posts 3859

3 posted 2002-02-09 09:40 AM

I love that Lady, and you have written a lovely tribute to her Lyra, thanks for reminding us that she still stands..

floria

Floria

"Alas for those that never sing,
But die with all their music in them"
(Oliver Wendell Holmes)

Victoria

Member Ascendant

since 2000-08-12

Posts 5869

4 posted 2002-02-09 09:47 AM

Very deserving she is Madame...thank you for posting..hugss..enjoyed as always..ill be away next week..see ya when i get back..

~Victoria~

"Silence is a friend who
will never betray."
— Confucius

Greeneyes

Member Rara Avis

since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

5 posted 2002-02-09 09:57 AM

Lyra~

She is an awesome sight to see.....this is such a beautiful poem.....

HUGS

Lauren~

Step through the
barrier of my mind,
enter my soul,
feel my desire,
let my eyes guide you
into the shadows
of my heart

Seymour Tabin
Member Empyrean

since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

6 posted 2002-02-09 09:57 AM

Lyra,
Amen

Nice work.

GenXer
Senior Member

since 2001-12-15

Posts 583
USA

7 posted 2002-02-09 04:39 PM

Lyra - Such a great tribute to lady liberty and this great country. Very good.

As you know, I work right near Battery Park, where there is an excellent view of that fabulous lady.

Dave

Kethry
Member Rara Avis

since 2000-07-29

Posts 9082
Victoria Australia

8 posted 2002-02-09 05:03 PM

Wow,
this poem, the Liberty Bell and the lady all symbols of American beauty.
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown

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