Freedom

Freedom Bitterness seeks to squelch freedom with words. Take not up thy rifles, loathsome trifle. Liberated hearts, expressions conceived. Observe! Speak! Be heard! Please, never stifle. Oppression… Asphyxiates. Suffocates. Strangulates! False promises lack visions. Free at last! Are we? Grip freedoms rebates. Goodwill! Dreams! Worship OR not! Professions. Dance along in life; sing with chutzpah, nerve. Let out free will! Choice thrills, sashays the slopes. Liberty… Emancipates! Gives hearts verve. Rejoice! Praise! Thank God! Live! Fulfill your hopes. Everywhere, let thoughts be heard; then, joy find: Love, choice, fear, struggles, defeats, successes… For all these things, build strength within mankind. Freedom embraces the keys to dreams, wishes. © Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen January 13, 2010

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Kim Hilliker

Date: 1/15/2010 2:15:00 PM

Great write. You're right bitterness helps no one or nothing. Be cheerful! Thanks for sharing.

Tim Ryerson

Date: 1/14/2010 6:22:00 PM

Joyful and uplifting, Dane Ann! Great stuff!... I'm gonna read this again in the morning to get me charged up for the day! -Tim

Audrey Haick

Date: 1/14/2010 10:41:00 AM

An exceptional write, Dane-Ann!! Not only thought-provoking, but inspirational filled with good advice! Great job as usual! Thank you for your kind comments on my poem! Truly appreciated. Peace, Audrey

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/14/2010 9:21:00 AM

Dane Ann, thanks for your lovely comment to me, and I really like this poem. These two lines need to be realized by everyone: Love, choice, fear, struggles, defeats, successes… For all these things, build strength within mankind Luv,andrea

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 1/13/2010 8:51:00 AM

enjoyed reading

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/13/2010 8:33:00 AM

I received a great sense of encouragement from this uplifting poem, Dane Ann. Indeed, we should never hesitate to speak out and show our emotions! Thanks for the uplifting write, my friend. Love you, Carolyn