Bartholomew Williams Poet Acrostic

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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 March 13, 2022 at 3:50 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.' Bartholomew Williams September 25, 2022 at 3:44 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 October 24, 2021 at 3:13 AM Too little do we appreciate the hardships our forefathers faced. Wonderfully penned, Bartholomew. Bartholomew Williams October 24, 2021 at 5:40 PM Thank you so much for your kind and gracious comments, Jenna! I appreciate them very much. Thanks, again. Bartholomew

Kim Merryman October 23, 2021 at 7:25 PM A fantastic, historical acrostic! I enjoyed it. Blessings, Kim M Bartholomew Williams October 23, 2021 at 7:49 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