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In My Garden of Freedom

        
          In My Garden of Freedom



To no human, do I belong!
I am the afterglow of freedom’s song.
My friends bring me water and light.
The hour matters not, even at midnight!

It is no secret, one need not kneel on floors.
Begging for others to open their heart’s doors.
My friends are humble yet accomplished in life skills.
They are not dancing pridefully, to some selfish quadrille.

They rarely, suddenly, disappear nor fall silent in my life.
And those who do…I know their hearts are experiencing strife!
My Lord, has provided more than plentifully for all my needs.
And, I look to that final day, when he brings me home,with Godspeed!

Through many centuries, I am fortunate to have flourished and lived.
I hope that in my final hours, I realize I have taken less than I indeed, gived.
A miraculous life, blessed thrice and spared the gnarls of death!
Let my final words, be in praise of God, in a humble breath.


                                9/20/2022

                     

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Stephan McBride Date: 11/5/2022 3:18:00 PM Amen, I love this, you are very gifted in your writing, it's your personality and love for all that shines!! Login to Reply

Elena Eagle Date: 9/23/2022 6:25:00 AM What a wonderful piece to write and share with us. Thank you for sharing this meaningful piece. Login to Reply

Gershon Wolf Date: 9/21/2022 9:30:00 PM I find that this poem works on both the individual level of freedom and the societal as well. A BIG FAVE for me. Thanks, gw Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 9/22/2022 9:29:00 AM Wow, Gershon. A Fav from you is like getting an Academu Award. LOL! This does not fdiminish FAvs from others, whose FAVS I do cherish, too. I was trying to be dramatic, you know I love the stage… Hugs, Pangie xx

Ray Zottola Date: 9/21/2022 1:17:00 PM I find when my daughter does not contact me, I need to reach out. I love that line "and those who do...." Great read! Thanks RZ Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 9/22/2022 9:22:00 AM Hi Ray, Gad you liked that line. It tool me decades to realize that one!. I am like you!! if my daughter, does not contact me, be sure I am calling her. But, my head comes to a point, she would agree….she tells me where she will be and I forget. She’s a wonderful daughter. Hugs, Pangie xx

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 9/21/2022 12:31:00 PM Hello Panagiota, This is wondderful. I enjoyed this poem. I like the way the words flow. Hugs Darlene xxx Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 9/22/2022 11:11:00 AM Hello Panagiota, Thank you Panagiota.Tha t is right, not dying allows a hugs space to be graceful. Also to be the best you can. Hugs Darlene Panagiota Romios Date: 9/21/2022 1:02:00 PM Hello Darlene, I really appreciate your comment Feedback gives me a clue. There is good word flow, as you said. Not dying, allows a huge space to be grateful. And be the best I can. Thank you. Hugs, Panagiota

Joe Dimino Date: 9/21/2022 12:17:00 PM "To no human, do I belong! I am the afterglow of freedom’s song. My friends bring me water and light. The hour matters not, even at midnight!" To no one, and to everyone~ the greatest freedom! Well done, Pangie! Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 9/21/2022 12:57:00 PM Hello, Prince! I am grateful that you stated it was well done. Joe, I had to take huge steps…to achieve independence. One was moving from Chicago to SF…leaving all family and friends behind. One small step at a time, I was able to be me. When we are real, life is terrific. Problems show up, sure..but being beholden to others? Like Being a slave. I will pass on the slavery.. also, will not be a slave to the popular. In any group! Pangie xx

Michael Tor Date: 9/21/2022 7:06:00 AM Pangie your life's experiences have molded you into self reliancy. With special friends that you respect and love. Living a life of freedom from the confinements of control and thanking our Lord for your life as it is. Love your truth and emotions in this personal Poetic sharing of you... Be blessed... Lets hope others can learn this procees and live free also... Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 9/21/2022 8:26:00 AM My dear Michael_ I have been fortunate enough to have had powerful mentors along life’s path. They saw my potential, which I was blind to. And how to deal with those out to crush my spirit. There is no WIN in harming another! That is the game for overblown egos. I do hope others find sane and balanced people to show them the way.so glad you liked this share. It’s a culmination of decades! Yes, I do wish for personal freedom in others. Still, have much to learn. Bless you..Pangie xx

Tom Cunningham Date: 9/20/2022 9:50:00 PM You've certainly lived a good life Pangie and what you have you've certainly worked hard for and answer to no one but God. Tom Login to Reply Panagiota Romios Date: 9/21/2022 8:15:00 AM Dearest friend, Tom! I did the best I could, so true. And had rough spots for sure. Thus far, have not fallen to pieces, though there were painful times, I am sure we all go through…and, yes, have no one to answer to but God. Pangie xx Bless you for the comment!