Carolyn Devonshire Poet Kyrielle

American Freedom, the New World's Blessings

People emigrated from many shores
To a New World that had no closed doors
American culture’s diversity
Thank God we live in the land of the free

Asians, Africans, Europeans too
Many nationalities did accrue
Leaving behind countries with tyranny
Thank God we live in the land of the free

Troubles erupted among many clans
And yet now in peace we stand holding hands
A rainbow of blessings, God’s artistry
Thank God we live in the land of the free

This blend adds richness to the melting pot
Thankful for all the liberty we’ve got
Each has a place in our society
Thank God we live in the land of the free

Discrimination sinks into the past
Knowing that our strong bonds are sure to last
America says, “Welcome” to you and me
God’s blessings found in the land of the free



*Entry for Dane Ann's contest

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Carol Sunshine Brown November 17, 2011 at 7:17 AM Congratulations on your great win Carolyn. Love, Carol

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 16, 2011 at 1:52 AM Congratulations, Carolyn on your first place win in my contest. What a pleasant surprise for me to see that one of my dearest friends won first place in a contest that I juged blind! Double joy! Great poem! Love you. Very Happy for You, Dane Ann

Debbie Guzzi November 14, 2011 at 1:46 PM Love your use of this form for the topic! and showing our dream! Congrad's Light & Love

Carrie Richards November 14, 2011 at 8:58 AM Hooray for you Carolyn! I had forgotten about this contest, and now I can see why Dane Ann chose this wonderful poem a winner!! Congratulations on a 'welcoming' inspirational poem!!

Joyce Johnson November 14, 2011 at 8:51 AM Congratulations on your big win Carolyn. A great poem. I was surprised to find this contest result this morning. Love, Joyce

Gwendolen Song November 14, 2011 at 8:38 AM Dear Carolyn, This flows so swell.. u make writing a krielle look so easy....Makes me want to go and try to write my first one...I am glad my ancestors immigrated to this great country...we are sooooo blessed. Congrats deary. Congrats. Gwendolen

Dr.Ram Mehta November 14, 2011 at 6:07 AM Congratulations on the win in the contest of Dane, Carolyn

James Foulk June 6, 2011 at 10:28 AM a great piece of creative poetry, a wonderful write about our wonderful country, even with our pitfalls, which our many, we still have our freedom.

Jancarl Campi June 4, 2011 at 9:10 AM This is a very patriotic poem. We indeed live in the land of the free and the home of the brave. Many people just don't realize it. They just have to read the news and look around. The grass is not always greener on the other side. Have a great week and thanks for your many comments. Take care and God bless, Jancarl

Jack Horne June 4, 2011 at 6:59 AM Lovely patriotic write, my friend. I don't think I could write anything like that about England... Hope you're having a great day - and plenty of r&r after your voyage. Hope you get the go ahead to have your scans - I guess the NHS is the one thing England still has going for it. Have a great weekend - and enjoy your fish : )

Joyce Johnson June 3, 2011 at 12:51 PM A great entry as always Carolyn. I see you must be home. hope you got your allotted no. of fish. I am pleased as can be to be one of the first prize winners in your contest. Thanks loads. Love, Joyce

Daver Austin June 2, 2011 at 12:30 PM I don't think people appreciate this country till they go to another country and find life much harder in that other country. Hope you are having fun wherever you are dear Carolyn. LOve, daver

Jslambert Mister Roboto June 1, 2011 at 7:45 AM Hey CD! This one is a good Thank you note to our all the people INCLUDING the Indians, who make this a great place to live. We can do better, but we should be grateful. I hope your fishing trip was sAWESOME! I wrote a poem for God. Are you shocked? Also, I posted a few new ones. I think you will like the one about Equal Rights, as well as a few others. ~Joey

John Loving Iii May 30, 2011 at 3:20 PM Providence brought all nations together. in a land where all can be better. time has matured us into what we were to be a leader among nations. a place to flee.

Kash Poet May 30, 2011 at 10:32 AM Very creative write here Carolyn....Best wishes..

Andrea Dietrich May 27, 2011 at 10:03 PM It fits the topic perfectly, Carolyn!! Have you begun any fishing yet?? I bet you will be peeking on here in no time. LUv, andrea

Joseph Osita May 27, 2011 at 2:59 PM This is a wonderful tribute to your country. It's beautiful. I wish you best in the contest!

Dr.Ram Mehta May 27, 2011 at 1:26 PM Lovely expressions on the national pride, carolyn, Good luck in the contest,

Laura Breidenthal May 27, 2011 at 1:17 PM I like your patriotic and hopeful poem. America is glad to have wonderful poets like you in it! ;)

Anthony O. Mitchell Jr. May 27, 2011 at 1:08 PM Wonderfullly penned. Much enjoyed.

Carrie Richards May 27, 2011 at 12:39 PM Dane Ann will love this uplifting piece, Carolyn! Rich in love for the land of the home and the brave! Lovely!