Free?

By the way, Have you felt the stick today? Missed a child support payment or alimony? How’s it feel to live in the land of the free? By the way, Can you afford the heat? Does your daily menu include gene-altered meat? How’s it feel to have no choice; to be run by a government who won’t hear your voice? By the way, have you paid for the water you drink; because you don’t trust, the kitchen sink’s? How does it feel to be so free; to raise your hand to take a pee; to be arrested and detained to receive no trial but a waterboards’ pain? How’s it feel to live in the land of the free; to have your passport chipped and your phone calls clipped? Does anyone live in this mythical land? If you do, please lend us a hand. Tell us how to take care of our children and the sick. How to live a good life without carrying the stick. Please, please, tell me how to be proud of the world we live in right now.

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Sue Mason

Date: 10/19/2009 5:15:00 PM

In response to the last two lines, I don't have a clue ... LOL ... but then they say pride goeth before a fall sooooooo .... smile ... Awesome write here, Deborah!

Anthony Nutter

Date: 10/17/2009 2:24:00 AM

No man or woman is truly free, everything comes at a cost. Nice write and congratulations on making the hot poems list. Well deserved. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit

Canny Amah

Date: 10/14/2009 5:21:00 PM

… perhaps, should man resign to fate (joking!)? rather, he could keep fighting! keep dreaming! keep climbing the mounts of expectations! Indeed, this write sparkles off a new debate on freedom; don’t forget the saying “man was born free but everywhere in chains” … ’Tis Canny, tanx!

Canny Amah

Date: 10/14/2009 5:18:00 PM

... perhaps, this quest has, in the past or present, been the greatest harbinger to the wars, cold or hot, fought by mankind, personally, nationally or otherwise! freedom remains one of the most elusive in concept cultivation ’Tis Canny, tanx!

Joshua Lacey

Date: 10/13/2009 1:32:00 PM

right on target about how bad things have become, well said!

Robin L. Gass

Date: 10/11/2009 8:47:00 PM

Amen, Sister! I have a few thoughts and some light I can shed on the way some government agencies treat our veterans but since I am a lady I will hold my tongue! Excellent work, my dear friend! Very well said! Love and hugs, Robin

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 10/10/2009 6:55:00 PM

let freedom ring!! ha ha ~you got that right.

Isa Mahrie

Date: 10/10/2009 8:16:00 AM

Beautifully written ..... nice rhymes .. love the poem as a rebellion in the land of the free ... :)

Michael White

Date: 10/9/2009 5:26:00 PM

wonderful. I am upset that I had not read your stuff earlier.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/9/2009 2:05:00 PM

Frankly, I find government intrusion in our lives to be appalling and you have produced a powerful write, Deborah! The government is not listening to our voice, so I am going to support only independent candidates from now on. Partisan politics and special interests have made this mess. Well stated! Love, Carolyn

James Fraser

Date: 10/9/2009 12:39:00 PM

Strong powerful words from a woman who fights her corner, i admire that. Excellent write Deborah, maybe the comments below should be spread to their families, friends - start a movement for the better. Maybe the true forefathers in this modern world are the names below mine on this comments list. It's the land of the free - speech - go for it - you are allowed to make that difference, and you never know - you just might - but you have to be in the Mix >> James

Carrie Richards

Date: 10/8/2009 7:18:00 PM

Thank you for putting words and making a stand!! Excellent....as was said before me...Bravo, bravo !!! :)

Jared Pickett

Date: 10/8/2009 10:48:00 AM

Bravo friend.... I believe we can all say Bravo to this one.....New fav........:JP]

Veronica Joseph

Date: 10/8/2009 8:00:00 AM

The "Patriot Act" just made the spying official the government was always able to access any information they wanted or felt they needed. The shock is that so many American people suddenly felt exposed and didn't know their information is readily available to anyone resourcesful enough to find it. Would you have lived your life a different way if you knew that?

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 10/8/2009 6:03:00 AM

Thank you for sharing your heart with us today Deborah. Outstanding writing as usual. Love, Carol

Mary Duhart

Date: 10/8/2009 5:19:00 AM

Well done. I feel the emotional contents in this lovely piece and thank you for viewing my work also

P Sheart

Date: 10/7/2009 6:45:00 PM

This country's not perfect. It's got to be a team effort on worlds part as a whole to make real differ. When it comes to envireissue's. I hate the thought of walking around within a bubble to breathe,that's what it'll eventually come down to.In this country,bringing troops home, healthcare, envir. Are are saving life issue's that need to be addressed head on fast. Ya, compared to povershed countries we have it better but it goes deeper than that. wire taps, email,depends on need.Thought prov.!

Tim Ryerson

Date: 10/7/2009 5:44:00 PM

Great poem, Debbie...I enjoy seeing ANYONE in Washington, D.C. roasted...regardless of their political views! I think they are ALL contaminated to some degree just by having to play the game of politics. I could be partially wrong about this...but I believe the origional House of Reps was made up of everyday people who were elected and REQUIRED to serve 2 yrs. and then return to their normal lives...I will have to look it up!! - Tim

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 10/7/2009 4:53:00 PM

The UNCONSTITUTIONAL..Patriot Act?The Act increases the ability of law enforcement agencies to search telephone, e-mail, medical, financial, and other records; eases restrictions on foreign intelligence gathering within the United States; expands the Secretary of the Treasury’s authority to regulate financial transactions, and enhances the discretion of law enforcement. THIS IS NOT WHAT WAS INTENDED BY OUR FOREFATHERS.

Gert W. Knop

Date: 10/7/2009 3:57:00 PM

Yes, Sara, you wrote here waht many people are thinking but won't speak out. Great lines! Isn't it a pity that democracy is still a long way to go? Enjoyed yor comment on Voices of the Earth. Love, Gert

Veronica Joseph

Date: 10/7/2009 3:03:00 PM

The way to be proud is to work hard and be vigilant, never take a handout, keep informed, no excuses, get the job done. And yes, never take our country, or our government for granted. Would you want to live anywhere else? The next way to be proud is to help any one you can, and to teach our children what their responsibility is to the free land they live in. Its all about personal responsiblty. You reap what you sow.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/7/2009 2:14:00 PM

There are problems here but much worse in other parts of the world. You have done a good job with the topic and expressed it very well. Keep writing. Sara