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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Date: 11/6/2010 11:21:00 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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Date: 10/14/2010 4:47:00 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
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Date: 10/2/2010 5:35:00 AM
good positive thought. Nice to read your works again. Congrad's on your win! Light & Love
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Date: 9/27/2010 5:32:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Audrey in John Freeman's contest "Your Free Verse Precept" Love,Carol
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Date: 9/26/2010 8:49:00 PM
What a deep poem. very touching. Many congratulations.
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Date: 9/26/2010 6:10:00 PM
wonderful Audrey. Congratulations to you!!
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Date: 9/26/2010 12:13:00 PM
Audrey congratulations on your 1st place in John's contest. Love, iolanda
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Date: 9/26/2010 11:27:00 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
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Date: 9/26/2010 10:17:00 AM
Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest, Audrey
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Date: 9/26/2010 9:52:00 AM
Audrey congratulations on your 1st place in John's contest ;) love Wilma
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Date: 9/26/2010 9:46:00 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...
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Date: 9/26/2010 9:41:00 AM
"Beautiful and Free Lady Audrey" "Congratulations" on a fine presentation! Agape, Moses
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Date: 9/25/2010 7:09:00 AM
I enjoyed your Free verse this afternoon, Audrey. It is another well written example that poems not necessarily need rhymes!...Love, Gert
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Date: 9/24/2010 3:49:00 AM
Very creative write on free verse. I enjoyed the expressions. Audrey
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