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Independence

Independence

In search of freedom, many braved the high seas, 
Needing to flee the chains of their home countries.
Desiring a fresh start in a far-off land;
Educating their children to understand.
Plymouth, Jamestown, Hampton, and other such sites;
Enduring hardships, attacks, and other fights.
Now viewing self-rule, like Paine, as Common Sense;
Declaring to England their independence.
Early clashes at Lexington and Concord;
Not shrinking from gunfights or edge of a sword.
Claiming patriots’ victory at Yorktown;
Earning a U.S. republic, not a crown.

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Joe Maverick Date: 3/13/2022 3:50:00 PM Do much effort, from such disparate sources Separate actions, divided be geography yet Bound by the same aspirations Such gains, I see now under attack subtle.. Yet Still under attack.' Login to Reply Bartholomew Williams Date: 9/25/2022 3:44:00 PM Thanks for thoughtful comments. Objective truth, freedom of speech (due to constant censorship by Big Tech, mainstream media, government), all our rights & freedoms, and our USA Republic itself are all under attack and at risk now. We need to return to the time-tested, foundational Constitutional principles, rights & freedoms which made the US the best example of human freedom in recorded history!

Jenna Logan Date: 10/24/2021 3:13:00 AM Too little do we appreciate the hardships our forefathers faced. Wonderfully penned, Bartholomew. Login to Reply Bartholomew Williams Date: 10/24/2021 5:40:00 PM Thank you so much for your kind and gracious comments, Jenna! I appreciate them very much. Thanks, again. Bartholomew

Kim Merryman Date: 10/23/2021 7:25:00 PM A fantastic, historical acrostic! I enjoyed it. Blessings, Kim M Login to Reply Bartholomew Williams Date: 10/23/2021 7:49:00 PM Thank you so very much, Kim! I appreciate your kind words, and yes, I tried to work some history in there. I hope all is well with and yours. Blessings! :) Bartholomew