I, Freedom

I, Freedom

By my desires I firmly hold
Whilst misery and fear torment
The hand that strives to unfold
Those with hearts of true intent

Ask me if I find you wanting
Do so and I will not lie
Yes but I’ll not be lamenting
My vapours that of do or die

I hear the call of all enslaven
See the yearnings deep inside
Know, I am the one true haven
Know that peace, I will provide

Place me in the hand that wants me
By tyrants you’ll not be ignored
Fix the eye of steel upon me
Reach to the sky, I am your sword.

20 April 2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 9/18/2015 1:18:00 PM
hmm, just finding myself clicking around again searching for poems of yours! Anyway, I really appreciate what you said on my last poem you commented to. Have a lovely Friday, my friend.
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Date: 9/18/2015 7:57:00 PM
Oh my, so you're the inspiration for the Dusty Springfield hit 'Son of a Preacher Man'. I'll never be able to hear that song again now, without thinking of you lol. Take care, Richard
Date: 7/18/2015 8:05:00 PM
OH WOW< I found one of yours I have not seen!! this is superb. That last stanza. You really came up with a great ending!!
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Date: 7/16/2015 5:34:00 PM
A beautiful poem of encouragement. It inspires like a light house, beckoning, casting light.
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Date: 4/29/2015 7:39:00 AM
So good to see you posting again Richard. How have you been?
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Date: 4/21/2015 9:49:00 PM
Wow!! wonderful spiritual write a 7 :)
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