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Freedom's Fancy

Good leaders cannot agree about world order Yet many believe freedom is indivisible Privileged tolerance then shall foil fool's fancy If freedom is intrinsic in the human race Will we agree it is a right for everyone Are all fated for forever to find freedom Why do some seem more worthy than distant others Are we not basically best brothers and sisters Seeing the future of our species all be free While we all are dependent islands for freedom We are still surely part of the main, just the same Where are the wise who will make courageous comment The battleground of the collective over self Bloody wars have been blindly waged for eons Solemn, silent gifts from the divine unanswered The best citizens are citizens of the world Is it true everyone shall think this way someday Better angels can change nationalist egos Free Verse 18 Lines Attributions to: Abe Lincoln, "Better Angels", 1st Inaugural Speech John Donne, "part of the main", No Man Is An Island J F Kennedy, "freedom is indivisible", Berlin Speech 1963 Rapper Chuck D, "the best American citizen is the citizen of the world", World Citizenship: the individual and international governance

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Robert James Liguori

Date: 3/12/2022 6:41:00 PM

When world orders silently intervene it can be more of a move or greed and control then world peace. Let's pray for world peace and that all players can unite peacefully.

Greg Gaul
Date: 3/14/2022 10:52:00 AM

Sadly you are right James. Basic urges drive nations and humans to do cruel things so often. History is littered with these tales. Thanks for hosting.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/10/2022 8:33:00 PM

"Better angels can change nationalist egos" - True. The whole poem is beautiful. Scholarly work. Congratulations!

Greg Gaul
Date: 3/14/2022 10:57:00 AM

Let's hope you are right and your strong faith that says humans can be good prevails. Thanks so much for your kind comment.

Greg Gaul
Date: 3/14/2022 10:54:00 AM

Let's hope you are right and your strong faith that says humans can be good prevails. Thanks so much for your kind comment.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/10/2022 1:28:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A powerful write. I enjoyed it. Have a blessed day writing away.......................

Greg Gaul
Date: 3/14/2022 10:59:00 AM

Humans seem to have little success in setting world order. Who should set it anyhow? It is a hot topic today. Thanks as always for your insights.

Beata Agustin

Date: 7/16/2021 3:05:00 AM

Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... grim reality in your awesome poetic style. God bless you.

Greg Gaul
Date: 7/16/2021 10:45:00 AM

You're right, my stuff might be too heavy. Anywhoo, thanks so much for the visit and comment.

Sotto Poet

Date: 3/7/2021 1:37:00 PM

I enjoyed reading your verses; it's similar to looking into a nice stream of actions with fantastic imagery related to justice, liberty, and freedom. Great poem, Greg. We have the same writing tendency; please look at my page and give me some feedback. Thanks

Greg Gaul
Date: 3/7/2021 6:11:00 PM

Lasaad, thank you for you kind comments and obvious interest in issues of freedom and world order. I see those themes in your work. I believe you should continue to refine your writing skills and give light to these causes. Poetry can be a vehicle for that, although some would disagree. Be well.

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/7/2021 2:26:00 PM

Thought provoking. I believe in freedom, liberty and justice for all. Well done :)

Greg Gaul
Date: 2/7/2021 5:19:00 PM

Thanks ever so Heidi. Truly, this is a big topic of global importance. So good of you to notice.