Holly Smith Poet Nonet

Death of Freedom

(Nonet)



The heart of the eagle fills with grief
as she flies over our nation
and sees the death of freedom.
Her tears fall over all
America, land
of tyranny,
no longer
of the
free.

June 16, 2013

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Poet Tacito June 16, 2013 at 6:16 PM Such harsh reality & truth to these lines. Very strong piece. Holly Smith June 17, 2013 at 8:25 AM Thank you kindly, Drake, for taking the time to review this piece. Yes, it is harsh reality, for sure. Love Holly:)

Kim Merryman June 16, 2013 at 12:43 PM I love the first line. This is a wonderful write, tragic yet truthful. Love, Kim Holly Smith June 16, 2013 at 5:44 PM Thanks so much, Kim. It is very sad about the nation's condition. Much Love, Holly

Edward Orozco June 16, 2013 at 8:34 AM It scares me to realize this poem true. Our freedom slowly gets taken away and most stand idly by. Great write!! A warm welcome to poetry soup!- yours truly Edward Holly Smith June 16, 2013 at 5:41 PM Thank you, Edward. Yes, I guess some people may still be asleep to it all. Very tragic. Thanks again! Love, Holly