Greg Gaul Poet Free verse

Freedom's Fancy

Good leaders cannot agree about world order
Yet many believe freedom is indivisible
Privileged tolerance then shall foil fool's fancy

If freedom is intrinsic in the human race
Will we agree it is a right for everyone
Are all fated for forever to find freedom

Why do some seem more worthy than distant others
Are we not basically best brothers and sisters
Seeing the future of our species all be free

While we all are dependent islands for freedom
We are still surely part of the main, just the same
Where are the wise who will make courageous comment

The battleground of the collective over self
Bloody wars have been blindly waged for eons
Solemn, silent gifts from the divine unanswered

The best citizens are citizens of the world
Is it true everyone shall think this way someday
Better angels can change nationalist egos 








Free Verse  18 Lines
Attributions to:
Abe Lincoln, "Better Angels", 1st Inaugural Speech
John Donne, "part of the main", No Man Is An Island
J F Kennedy, "freedom is indivisible", Berlin Speech 1963
Rapper Chuck D, "the best American citizen is the citizen of the world",
World Citizenship: the individual and international governance

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Robert James Liguori March 12, 2022 at 6:41 PM When world orders silently intervene it can be more of a move or greed and control then world peace. Let's pray for world peace and that all players can unite peacefully. Greg Gaul March 14, 2022 at 10:52 AM Sadly you are right James. Basic urges drive nations and humans to do cruel things so often. History is littered with these tales. Thanks for hosting.

Christuraj Alex March 10, 2022 at 8:33 PM "Better angels can change nationalist egos" - True. The whole poem is beautiful. Scholarly work. Congratulations! Greg Gaul March 14, 2022 at 10:57 AM Let's hope you are right and your strong faith that says humans can be good prevails. Thanks so much for your kind comment. Greg Gaul March 14, 2022 at 10:54 AM Let's hope you are right and your strong faith that says humans can be good prevails. Thanks so much for your kind comment.

Paula Goldsmith March 10, 2022 at 1:28 PM Congratulations on your win. A powerful write. I enjoyed it. Have a blessed day writing away....................... Greg Gaul March 14, 2022 at 10:59 AM Humans seem to have little success in setting world order. Who should set it anyhow? It is a hot topic today. Thanks as always for your insights.

Beata Agustin July 16, 2021 at 3:05 AM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... grim reality in your awesome poetic style. God bless you. Greg Gaul July 16, 2021 at 10:45 AM You're right, my stuff might be too heavy. Anywhoo, thanks so much for the visit and comment.

Sotto Poet March 7, 2021 at 1:37 PM I enjoyed reading your verses; it's similar to looking into a nice stream of actions with fantastic imagery related to justice, liberty, and freedom. Great poem, Greg. We have the same writing tendency; please look at my page and give me some feedback. Thanks Greg Gaul March 7, 2021 at 6:11 PM Lasaad, thank you for you kind comments and obvious interest in issues of freedom and world order. I see those themes in your work. I believe you should continue to refine your writing skills and give light to these causes. Poetry can be a vehicle for that, although some would disagree. Be well.

Heidi Sands February 7, 2021 at 2:26 PM Thought provoking. I believe in freedom, liberty and justice for all. Well done :) Greg Gaul February 7, 2021 at 5:19 PM Thanks ever so Heidi. Truly, this is a big topic of global importance. So good of you to notice.