Freedom and Liberty the Price We Pay

The price we pay for our freedom is not contained in a man’s wallet,
Nor is liberty a currency found in a female fancy Gucci pocketbook.

It’s not in anyone’s liquidity portfolio investment bank records,
Nor is it contained in anybody's “Wall Street” premier trust fund accounts.

Reverently, the price we pay is not derived from ensuing wealth. 
The red blood of freedom travels naturally in our veins—immutable!

Freedom has been ordained from creation in the lives of all people. 
Liberty runs from heart to heart, inspires from soul to soul—sours like an eagle!

It’s linking parents to children, brother to sister, displaying courage. 
Generations standing on the shoulders of generations—a fighting refuge!

The price we pay for our freedom and liberty—will never be free! 
Historical accounts tried; produced no detailed cost—"It’s a sacred decree!”

The price paid has clearly left budgets—fragmented and unbalanced,
Red poppies blooming in the fields of courageous remembrance!

It has triggered aching souls, caused running nostrils, and weeping eyes.
Ladies wearing dark veils, and men black suits—great spirits that never die!

Uplifting hand and heads under the moon and sparkling stars at night. 
Courage inspiring life in delight to continue the fight without—fright nor flight!.

Many look forward to more significant liberating inspiration to come. 
Brilliantly embracing the shining new embolden golden rays of the rising sun.

Such a priceless premium runs in our veins and precious arteries. 
The price paid for liberty and freedom is entrenched in our hearts naturally!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Stein Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 8:50 AM
I fear that nothing is truly free. It's a sad truth. Great words.
Sands Avatar
July 16, 2021 at 4:26 PM
This is beautifully written. A Fave for me :)
Michael Avatar
July 9, 2020 at 9:19 AM
I enjoyed the read...Well done
Spence Sr Avatar
July 9, 2020 at 10:32 AM
Thank you very much, my dear friend, Arturo, for your excellent comment. It greatly appreciated. Have an awesome day, and God's blessings always!
Lindsey Avatar
July 7, 2020 at 9:42 AM
So much truth in your poem, Joseph. Thank you for sharing this one with us. :-)
Spence Sr Avatar
July 7, 2020 at 11:17 AM
Thank you very much, my dear sister, Catie, for your excellent comment. It's greatly appreciated. I see you're also on Facebook. I get to see you in two different forums. That's very wonderful. Have an awesome day and God's blessings always!
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