30 Years Ago

Lost freedom no more Byron
free speaking but felt in iron

Then we said what we thought
now we just say what we ought

Let us sit down now on the carpet and talk of sad stories
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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That Archaic Poet Avatar
August 26, 2013 at 1:43 PM
I enjoyed the brevity of this piece; cool read :)
Andresen Avatar
February 15, 2012 at 2:25 PM
I like sweet and happy stories Nigel,but I know that is alot of sad stories to.Very well written Nigel. - hugs Anne-Lise
Eastman Avatar
February 15, 2012 at 2:16 PM
Sounds like you lost a piece of you along the way. Good write. Thought provoking.
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