Free Verse

From the heart with unfathomable depths
Innermost emotions forever, deeply stir 
Overflowing at times they beg release from captivity
And in no way is dependent upon our reason or rhyme
Through verse they are freed and echo throughout the universe 
Most often prompted by a sweet essence renowned
Through the musings of the spirit murmuring 
Interpreting the dictates of heart to mind
The hopes and dreams of men lie in silent wait for liberty
The precepts of my free verse, and freedom of expression
Remain unencumbered, unrestrained  
Without defamation, or degradation
Meant always to uplift and promote growth and success
And like waters from flowing rivers, irrigate and nurture seeds
Scattered across our parched, dry earth


Note:  For John Freeman's "Your Precepts of Free Verse" Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Villarosa Avatar
November 6, 2010 at 11:21 PM
Beautiful message, congratulations Audrey for winning this contest. Thank you also for considering my poem as one of the winners in your contest. (^_^) Noel.
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October 14, 2010 at 4:47 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Guzzi Avatar
October 2, 2010 at 5:35 AM
good positive thought. Nice to read your works again. Congrad's on your win! Light & Love
Brown Avatar
September 27, 2010 at 5:32 AM
Congratulations on your win Audrey in John Freeman's contest "Your Free Verse Precept" Love,Carol
Mannan Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 8:49 PM
What a deep poem. very touching. Many congratulations.
Dufresne Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 6:10 PM
wonderful Audrey. Congratulations to you!!
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September 26, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Audrey congratulations on your 1st place in John's contest. Love, iolanda
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September 26, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Dear Audrey, Congratulations on your first-place win in John's contest. I really love the way you suggest verse "remain unencumbered, unrestrained without defamation, or degradation." Indeed, poetry can creat many emotions, but those poems that uplift us are the greatest treasures. Love, Carolyn
Mehta Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 10:17 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest, Audrey
Neels Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 9:52 AM
Audrey congratulations on your 1st place in John's contest ;) love Wilma
Sweetheart Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 9:46 AM
Congrats Audrey BBF on your bif win in John's contest with these lovely poignant words luv.. enjoy sweet success this happy Sunday with luv.. BBF forever...
Freeman Avatar
September 26, 2010 at 9:41 AM
"Beautiful and Free Lady Audrey" "Congratulations" on a fine presentation! Agape, Moses
Knop Avatar
September 25, 2010 at 7:09 AM
I enjoyed your Free verse this afternoon, Audrey. It is another well written example that poems not necessarily need rhymes!...Love, Gert
Mehta Avatar
September 24, 2010 at 3:49 AM
Very creative write on free verse. I enjoyed the expressions. Audrey
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