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Free Lebanon Today

F	Fight to win a just and equal deal
R	Rights demand today, and do not kneel!
E	Equal in demand for means to live
E	Equal in demand that leaders give

L	Liberty to seek and speak the truth
E	Energy to fight all the uncouth
B	Bastions of belief that change will come
A	Adamance for all to gain not some
N	Nation first, and not a party’s greed
O	Onslaught in the streets of those in need
N	Narrative of choice is Freedom’s voice

T	Time, a witness of the people’s pain
O	Objects of the ones who pocket gain
D	Duty sold for bribes of highest price
A	Actor-leaders play with lives like dice
Y	Young and old! Bring back the Golden Age

Eileen Manassian

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Paige Hind

Date: 8/1/2024 12:36:00 PM

Right on! :)

The Situation

Date: 7/31/2023 5:53:00 PM

Loved the rhyming and the intention. But the vote is the best invention. Not by power not by might but by words will God win the fight. Rights are suppressed by the unknown by birth, sex, Those on a throne. Hold to power is what they do. One day old age will say their through. Thanks for the attention!

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 7/16/2021 10:52:00 AM

we need more powerful voices like yours, you poet activist you, well done.

Paul Callus

Date: 12/13/2020 2:17:00 AM

Stopping by to reread this expressive poem and to thank you for you lovely visit today. Take care...love & hugs from us all at home // paul

Ken Carroll

Date: 12/4/2020 8:24:00 PM

Powerful statement in today’s world.. Nicely penned! :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/24/2020 6:44:00 AM

Good morning Eileen. Thanks for your visit. Hugs Rick.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/13/2020 6:58:00 AM

In light of current events this is even more powerful. Hugs Rick.

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/22/2020 1:45:00 AM

Wonderful mission statement, needs to be seen and read, by all. Eileen. hope you are ok, and safe, after the terrible explosion.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/13/2020 7:18:00 AM

Dropping by with a hi and a hug. ;0)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/11/2020 6:14:00 AM

Thanks for the visit. Hugs Rick.

James Inman

Date: 9/6/2020 7:40:00 PM

A strong write Eileen. With the recent events in Beirut it is you I worry about. I hope you are well.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/1/2020 6:01:00 AM

Another Hi and hug.:0)

David Mchattie

Date: 8/21/2020 7:49:00 PM

It's a sad fact of life that we all at some point in time have to fight for our freedom. I hope the Lebanese people rise up and defeat those forces that keep it in ruins. Have a great day my friend.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 9/1/2020 5:59:00 AM

Amen.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/25/2020 10:22:00 PM

I remember when Lebanon was the 'Switzerland of the Middle East.'... Too bad Lebanon didn't do to Arafat's men what King Hussein of Jordan did. History may recall it as a bloodbath in the Jordan River, but King Hussein saved his country from ruination. Regardless of all the 'globalism' cries from youth --- and it was ever aye --- there is a point to defending one's country and keeping the terrorists and lowlifes at bay! Love your message! Happy Sunday to you. Joy and Light, Gershon

Mark Koplin

Date: 7/24/2020 12:45:00 PM

It's sad there is such turmoil in today's world. Great job!

Ifeanyi Bob Ekechukwu

Date: 7/19/2020 11:55:00 AM

Its good to have freedom dear. You made use of a vivid imagery. Kudos

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/10/2020 9:15:00 AM

Dropping by with a hi and a hug.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 7/4/2020 2:07:00 PM

Such a beautiful acrostic Eileen, great imagery throughout with a heart for your birth land. Have a blessed day, Gordon

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/24/2020 6:20:00 PM

yes, I recall as a youth reading about Lebanon in the bible and then learning of it in geography class and it was my favorite of the mideastern places I read about.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 6/24/2020 1:02:00 PM

Your pen is powerful, Eileen. I believe that our pens and voices came make a difference around the world. I am praying for you and your beautiful country. I am saddened by the evil and greed of this world, but I try to be hopeful and prayerful, otherwise the weight of it would crush me. Sending much love and prayers to you, Rhonda xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/23/2020 1:57:00 PM

I have been following for decades what is going on in Lebanon and, I regret to say, that the situation brews troubles. Your Acrostic is what Lebanon needs to find peace! God bless Lebanon and you my dearest, Eileen! Filakia!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/23/2020 11:35:00 PM

Thank you, my dear philospher poet. Yes, this country has gone through much tumult in the past and things don't look good at present. We can only pray and write. What else is there to be done. Thank you for your kind words, dear. Filakia

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/21/2020 2:46:00 PM

I always heard such lovely things about your country. I do not know all that is going on there, but I pray your beloved country gets the freedom it deserves.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/23/2020 11:34:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. Lebanon is mentioned often in the Bible. The verse in Psalm is beautiful: "The Righteous shall flourish like the cedards of Lebanon." I hope the country itself flourishes, not just its beautiful cedars. Thanks for the visit.

John Watt

Date: 6/20/2020 6:09:00 PM

Your poetic voice of passion is finely honed, dear Eileen. Your demands for en end to corruption, injustice, economic oppression, greed, and bribery are eloquent and to the point. I wish the best for you and your beautiful nation. I am sorry to hear things feel so bleak for you, but never lose hope, my friend. Your voice is an important part of the change that needs to occur. Thank you for your visit today. God bless you ~ John

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/23/2020 11:33:00 PM

Thank you, John. Your comment is a source of encouragement to me. It is grately appreciated. Blessings to you and your loved ones.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/20/2020 3:17:00 PM

Thanks for the visit, sorry to hear you are feeling sad. I haven’t been very inspired of late. Thanks for the soup mail and for looking out for me. Hugs Rick.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 6/23/2020 11:32:00 PM

I will always look out for a dear and precious friend. Yes, I have been feeling sad of late. I try to get past the gloom. I pray and listen to encouraging hope filled messages by Max Lucado. It's a daily struggle. Blessings, dear.