Forgotten Freedom

In a shallow grave
Behind a big old whitewashed house
where a tattered flag still waves
beside a small cross made with staves
and in the wood, clearly carved
with the spirit of devolution
states, "Here interned today
Lies the US Constitution "
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Gulley Avatar
May 26, 2015 at 8:43 AM
A 7 for me and a fav.
Gulley Avatar
May 26, 2015 at 8:43 AM
A true and fantastic write about the affairs of the world today that involve so many of our rights and freedoms Jerry. I love the way you poetically placed every word. Great job on the honest and true as well as bold deliverance. Have shovel too, will travel to get on the uprising and awakening of our country...Sharon G. :)
Nehls Avatar
May 18, 2015 at 3:20 PM
Hi Jerry. Great poem and very true. That shallow grave can still be dug up by, We the People. It would be a long hard road but it is always worth it. I was born in Boston, my friend, and freedom is deep in my heart..... Robert.
Curtis Avatar
May 19, 2015 at 7:41 AM
This will take many shovels Robert and I have one ! Thank you
Allison Avatar
May 8, 2015 at 4:26 PM
Hard hitting write Jerry:-) Hugs Jan xx
Curtis Avatar
May 9, 2015 at 5:16 PM
Thanks Jan, I'd hit them harder if I thought it would do some good
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