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Operation Real Freedom
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Operation Real Freedom |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 Operation Real Freedom By: Noah Eaton 3/21/03 How humane are you? How humane am I? I don’t believe I’m any more humane than you We all should be equally humane in my mind Where do the ducks go in the winter? Where on the bookshelves is Catcher in the Rye? Who knows how the caged bird sings When the pussy-cat is allowed feast tonight Democracy is left as an old newspaper at the blind man’s doorstep Exercise choice, free will, yet you can’t get in shape So many go running with the bulls, just can’t stand a chance Arrest those who speak the truth from sea to shining sea in brigades What’s the point of feeling free? When you can never see the F-117A’s And any minute the B-52 Stratofortresses Can bullet your blue sky, and take the colors away? Yet, they call it freedom But I feel like a stranger They call it freedom But I’ve never felt so much danger They call it safety But I'm petrified like hollow bone They call it safety But I feel senseless like a stone  Uh huh, right, exemption from the arbitrary use of authority Civil liberty, freedom of assembly You hold these truths to be self-evident What unalienable rights do you pursue, my liege? I think I saw the long train of abuses and usurpations Heading up to the Union Station But why all the stops and skepticism What the heck ever happened to despotism? Has this “candid” world overlooked the Facts? Assent of Laws abridged, representative houses bulldozed These Oppressions We Have Petitioned for Redress are unread While the Administration of Justice has a clock twenty minutes slow It used to be the war on terror, where did it go? What the heck are they doing in there behind the White House walls? Citizen rules are subject to apply Before you know it, there goes the deadline… Yet, they call it freedom But I feel like a stranger They call it freedom But I’ve never felt so much danger They call it safety But I'm petrified like hollow bone They call it safety But I feel senseless like a stone Patience is a virtue, that’s a valid point I beseech As is the Christian doctrine to forgive and to turn the other cheek So why is it you’re killing so many of our brothers all a sudden? Where’s the Firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence Natalie Maines has the right to freedom of speech Yet you vandalize a living voice and hundreds of Dixie Chicks CDs Where were you when we mutually pledged to each other our Lives? Fortunes, and our Sacred Honor while you lost your keys? So let go of my aunt’s purse and my uncle’s wallet End this hatred, oppression, reincarnate the Declaration of Independence Bush, will you please just get out of the wilderness Your impatience alone tests all of our patience Free Boo Radley’s tree from the chain-link fences Peace to America, Islam, and the world we must seek Now get back to that overdue proposal For the good of our school boards, recreation, and hospitals Yet, they call it freedom But I feel like a stranger They call it freedom But I’ve never felt so much danger They call it safety But I'm petrified like hollow bone They call it safety But I feel senseless like a stone Like a Joshua tree I stand condescendingly Waiting for the disciples To commiserate and speak... TURN BACK BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!!!  "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." Shakira [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (03-21-2003 04:21 PM).] |
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Brad Majors
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
You have alot to say in this one hopefully some will listen |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Tacitus said "They make a desert and call it peace"! Humankind has not learned yet! Thank you Noah, your heart speaks. Love, Margherita |
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ParisGrl Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 610 |
Noah, This is an absolutely wonderful poem. :-) Laura |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Your voice rings strong, clear--and true! Peace & Love, Dear Noah, Linda |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
Good Lord Noah - this is your best - everything said that needed to in these perfect words of yours - this is a song - my friend - reread it and listen - I am serious - this is a song - you have just written a song here . . . and this: Democracy is left as an old newspaper at the blind man’s doorstep Pure truth my friend xxoo |
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machiner Member
since 2003-03-13
Posts 67MA, US |
I have music to your verse. I need not be drunk to wash the streets with this song. Sing it on the streets and I will stand next to you and my children will be there plucking the strings of penance they were born into. Thanks Noah. machiner |
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j0n4th4n Member
since 2003-03-11
Posts 94 |
well done, you have a definate talent with words! |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Noah, I think you've just hit the ball out of the playing field and are enjoying a "walking home"! Don't stop walking. -MVS You CAN make a difference: |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
peace  enjoyed |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
"Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose" (Janis Joplin) I hate this war, and I love your poem. Sandra |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
I love this poem. May there be peace. let freedom ring. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Noah sweetie...this is your absolute best!!! YES!! Great write... Big hugs, Nancy! ~Somewhere in my heart I'm always |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Noah~ Sweet man, I love this.....I'll email ya....I could get lost in this.... HUGSSSSS Lauren~ I close my eyes and there in the shadows I see your light |
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Alwye
Moderator
Member Elite
since 1999-06-16
Posts 3850In the space between moments |
Noah, this is incredible...you've eloquently expressed the feelings of so many of us....myself included. Killing each other will never solve anything. Truly excellent poetry, my friend, let it be known that I stand with you.  *Krista Knutson* |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Noah - thanks for writing such a powerful poem - I wonder if 70% really do support the war or could we add a verse to your poem on manipulating public opinion - well done - Paul |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Yet, they call it freedom But I feel like a stranger They call it freedom But I’ve never felt so much danger They call it safety But I'm petrified like hollow bone You have captured the fear and so many of your sentiments in this moving piece, which is so eloquently expressed May the fears and the fires come to a swift end Liz |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Noah, I agree with what Elizabeth just said, but, I will never believe everyone is my brother. Though I would like him to live in whatever peace he chooses. I'd have been much happier had Iraq citazens would have solved their own problems. Turn the other check? Wonder if the survivors or family of the victims of the towers would agree. Wonder why any country would produce so much biological weapons...just for defense???? Not! Whether we like it or not, America is very hated, by many countries, and has been for a very long time, and I do hope we can stop that hatred now, to quote you: "before it's too late". God's will be done. Love ya, Noah, for your kind loving heart for all of mankind. That we could be that free...would be the true miracle.... Hugs, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
Qoute from a general in Viet Nam."It was necessary to distrory the village in order to liberate it".The twisted logic of war. paladin |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Well done, Noah!! believe in what your heart feels... |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
oh Noah wish I had the right words to say how your words touched me deeply. Thank you for sharing your beautiful you (((hugs)) Charisma |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Noah you are wise beyond your years dear one!!!! This is a wonderful poem filled with pleading aching thought!!!! I hope that someday you won't have the fear and the worry and that someday God will take all your tears away!!!! HUGS Noah!!!! Bridgette  "Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again. To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Unknown |
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