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The Man of Freedom

Bod Dylan was a great songwriter and thinker, many have called him the man of freedom; he played well and sang anti-war songs while soldiers were sent to the jungles in Vietnam... every song became their anthem, and they sang it much louder to forget their unpredictable fate which hung on the mercy of others. I still play old favorites on my turntable, feeling the nostalgia of those decades... they delight me with that message so humble, giving insight to other soldiers fighting another war to make our world much safer that it was before; Bob Dylan's songs strongly talked about peace. His lyrics weren't written to cause unrest, or start a revolt, but made citizens aware that fighting was a thirst for the enemy's blood; it was something so vile that the brain had to abort... to narrow the barriers that wouldn't make a stranger's heart turn cold. P.S. Bod Dylan is the songwriter who has inspired me.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 7/23/2012 3:56:00 PM
Great message Andrew in the last paragraph. I think all poets and song writers aspire to convey a peaceful understanding. May the cool winds blow forever more. Congrats on the win.
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Date: 7/21/2012 11:11:00 AM
Congrats on your win, Andrew! Excellent write for a man who is first and foremost a poet. He spoke for a generation. :)) Love and Blessings, Rhonda
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Date: 7/16/2012 10:23:00 AM
folk art never dies, andrew.. special congrats on your win!..:) huggs
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Date: 7/16/2012 8:33:00 AM
Congratulations for your win in Michael's contest Andrew. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/15/2012 1:03:00 PM
Andrew , congrats on your great win, David
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Date: 7/15/2012 11:09:00 AM
Bob Dylan was and is super... Your poem is super... Congratulations... Terry
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Date: 7/15/2012 8:40:00 AM
congrats Andrew on a stunning win for this great poem on one of the greatest musicians in the Universe luv.. sensational..
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Date: 7/15/2012 8:21:00 AM
Congrats on your 3rd place win.... excellent choice.... MJF
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