Free Alas

in the shadows
my spirit
yearns to be free,
to fly away
at a moment's notice
ne'er to be owned
    by anyone
    or anything
to perch upon the
    highest tree
 atop the highest
     mountain
away and beyond
    free alas
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Jordan Avatar
December 31, 2008 at 1:49 PM
Maureen - Beautiful Poem - I wanted to welcome you to the soup - Happy New year & God Bless, MJ
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December 30, 2008 at 3:07 PM
I think many will relate to your words. This is an uplifting poem. I enjoyed it. Welcome to Poetry Soup! I hope you enjoy your time spent with us. Best wishes with your writing. Karen
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December 30, 2008 at 1:13 PM
Inspirational! Lovely word choices and exceptional imagery... BRAVO Maureen! Best wishes, Keith
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