Free People Are Brothers

Free people are brothers

With swords of steel and wars now fought
Along this path of endless weave
We travel lone of lessons taught
And faith which led us to believe

That all is lost shan’t be the truth
For as we stand in unity
Our blood and scars to offer proof
Now here as one we shall be free

Shown pride and strength this foe does fall
In scattered breaths and lonely screams
On battlefields, sad echoes call
‘Cross crimson tides, unholy streams

This tyranny fuels flaming wrath
To burn the weak, the innocent
Though time does come the aftermath
A fate of armies long since spent

When now we stand on mountains high
Come hear our voices, steady roar
As morning sun does wake the sky
We bring an end to this, your war

For here inscribed on sharpened blade
A motto cast for all to see
As brothers we have all been made
As people, ever to be free


1/10/17
Written for The Swords Speak - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Julia Ward
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Roberts Avatar
February 7, 2017 at 10:15 PM
Enjoyed. ..was an interesting contest. .I'm still trying to interpret the rules sometimes :) congrats
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February 8, 2017 at 9:51 AM
Thanks so very much Donna.
Polydoro Avatar
February 7, 2017 at 6:23 PM
Congrats on your win, Chris... such an amazing poem!!! Beautifully writen, my friend - loved it!
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February 8, 2017 at 9:51 AM
Thank you so very much Claudia
Ward Avatar
February 7, 2017 at 3:01 AM
A very good poem, much enjoyed by me, Chris. Thanks for entering it and well done. :)
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February 7, 2017 at 8:32 AM
Your thrill is my thrill. :)
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February 7, 2017 at 8:20 AM
Thank you Julia, I am thrilled you liked this one. It was my pleasure to enter your contest, your theme was inspiring.
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January 11, 2017 at 7:04 PM
Me like this poem, Chris. Me like it very much. Your pen sparkles in a different zone. Your poetic skill set has depths untapped, yet to be shown. But this poem is a prophetic taste of things to come. Great poem, structure and message. You are full of surprises, my friend. Keep the love and knowledge flowing. Love and joy to you always.
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January 26, 2017 at 1:56 PM
Thank you so much my friend. I must have missed this comment and for that I am sorry. I appreciate your kindness always Freddie.
Adams Avatar
January 11, 2017 at 8:44 AM
Yes, freedom bears a cost. Yet, pay it, we must. A great write, Chris.
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January 11, 2017 at 10:07 AM
Thanks so very much Cona. Just going with the theme of the contest.
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January 10, 2017 at 3:35 PM
So much wisdom in your words here..Freedom and brotherhood...Go hand in hand indeed.Our ancestors shed blood for freedom to be like sisters and brothers again..I just wish the people in power of our countries will always keep it this way.
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January 10, 2017 at 3:59 PM
I agree with you my sweet friend. But, I am afraid it is just wishful thinking on our parts. But, we always have poetry so we can create any world in any situation that we want. :) Thanks so very much Charmaine. I always look forward to your kind comments.
Smith Avatar
January 10, 2017 at 11:32 AM
Stirring stuff Chris, great poetry :)
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January 10, 2017 at 11:55 AM
Thanks so very much Gary.
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