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This poem spoke to me most profoundly.  It should serve as a reminder to all of us that our freedoms have not come easy. That they need to be nourished daily and that we should both honor and respect them.  That our Freedoms are an integral facet of our Democracy.   It is most certainly time to keep our hands on the plow. 

If you cannot find a copy of "Freedom's Plow, Contact me and I will send you a copy.

I read a poem this morn
A poem of profound meanings
From the heart of a man
Exposing his soul
The trials he’s endured
The tears he’s shed
His quest for equality
His search for opportunity 
A message for all
These troubled times

I read a poem this morn
I read it again and again
It struck me cold
A dagger to my heart
Lessons to be learned
The dangers ahead

It spoke of Freedom
Democracy and Brotherhood

It spoke to me of America 
Our beginning 
Our resolve
Who we are
What we are
One America 

I read a poem this morn
One all should read
To be read again 
And again, and again
Lest we forget

“Freedom’s Plow”   By Langston Hughes

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024



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Date: 1/14/2024 8:59:00 AM
Perfection!
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Lon Wartman
Date: 1/17/2024 6:21:00 AM
Many tks Mark.
Date: 1/10/2024 8:52:00 AM
‘A Raisin in the Sun’ so many! You have touched my heart, Lon. Healthy New Year to you ~I Am Anaya
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Lon Wartman
Date: 1/10/2024 9:35:00 AM
Thank You Anaya, Langston's Poem is much more powerful. Have a wonderful 2024 If you would like a copy of Langston's poem give me a shout. lonnywartman@gmail.com
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