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Freeborn

FREEBORN

Now ‘cross the fields and woods bird songs ring out
Unbounded exultation to survive
Their voices each a freeborn joyous shout

‘I am still here, a presence, had you doubt?’ 
Through dark cold months to cling on then revive
Now ‘cross the fields and woods bird songs ring out

Each chant communicates to those about 
Imperative intent: continued strive
Their voices each a freeborn joyous shout

No gentle air to sooth a fractious pout
But gesture to persist and so to thrive
Now ‘cross the fields and woods bird songs ring out

 As sun ascends to reassure all doubt
 Lives then with procreation will contrive
Their voices each a freeborn joyous shout

The cyclic shape of life yet comes about
With each repeat we greet all creatures live
Now ‘cross the fields and woods bird songs ring out
Their voices each a freeborn joyous shout

Copyright © Geoffrey Brewer | Year Posted 2022

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Beata Agustin Date: 6/7/2025 3:58:00 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed. Login to Reply

Quoth Theraven Date: 6/10/2023 9:07:00 PM Geoffrey, "Their voices each a freeborn joyous shout" A grand finale leading to new beginnings from one who called me friend. Touched so many with your keen wit and good humored ways. I'll miss the ones you meant to do, and I'll miss you. Excerpt from "The Lost Commandments" - "Thou shalt check your post and messages ~~ Your e-mails even junk ~~ There could be one that takes presages ~~ No matter what you thunk". Godspeed Geoffrey. -Richard Login to Reply

Constance La France Date: 5/30/2023 2:02:00 PM Geoffrey, you left us a beautiful poem before flying above , rest in peace dear poet ! Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/24/2022 7:36:00 PM You leave us with a last swan song that brilliantly expresses what a poetic talent you were dear Geoffrey. I am so thankful I can continue to visit your pages. My favorites of your poems were “Omens and Sonnet Pathetique“. And now this treasure. You will be greatly missed. Blessings and Aloha, Connie xxoo Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/20/2022 4:08:00 PM A month has passed since I last visited you, Geoffrey, and now I know why you have not been here recently. You have gone to your rest. God bless you. I never knew you too well, but I appreciate the intelligence you showed in your writing. Login to Reply

Joe Dimino Date: 5/13/2022 9:41:00 AM "The cyclic shape of life yet comes about With each repeat we greet all creatures live"-- beautiful poetry, Geoffrey; masterfully composed! Enjoyed very much. Login to Reply

Gary Radice Date: 5/9/2022 12:34:00 AM Your villanelle is superb Geoffrey. I've yet to attempt this form but yours reads beautifully. ..and what a great title! Great work. Cheers - Gary Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/16/2022 10:07:00 AM Geoffrey, the alternating lines that come together at the end go very nicely together to express your beautiful meaning here. Good luck in the villanelle contest. Login to Reply Geoffrey Brewer Date: 4/17/2022 5:21:00 PM Many thanks, Andrea. I have actually submitted a different villanelle in the current contest. This one was just based on an idea.

L Milton Hankins Date: 4/15/2022 7:32:00 PM I like this a lot, Geoffrey. I'm a big fan of the villanelle and write lots of them myself. This is the first work of yours I have read, and I am impressed. Login to Reply Geoffrey Brewer Date: 4/17/2022 5:18:00 PM I am very glad you like it, Milton. Thanks for your kind response.