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Independence

Freedom rang across the valley Battles quiet in a moment of silence Independence day has given her life purpose Free to walk without pain Free to live in harmony Free to give to others each day Free to make her house a home Smiles and laughter flow at liberty Torture has ended....life with peace began!

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/1/2012 4:46:00 PM

So what did she gain independence from? A war? A husband? It could be both!! Very nice, Doris. and thanks for your fun congratulations. I could never get a big head with all the awesome poets I am reading every day!

Jeffry Cohan

Date: 6/30/2012 8:41:00 AM

a great piece but when did peace begin...when we entered a country to fight over oil that doesn't belong to us...yet and still i feel the emotion in this poem and it moves me to say thank you for writing it, as misguided as it may be YOURS IN PEACE, POETRY, PAIN, PROTECTION AND PER CHANCE YOUR PERFECTION....a new phan PHREEPOETREE ~free cee~

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/30/2012 6:25:00 AM

Freedom is the most important thing we have Doris - very well written poem - first class. - Have a lovely weekend Doris. - oxox love Anne-Lise

Jack Horne

Date: 6/29/2012 1:21:00 PM

beautiful insightful write on peace, Doris

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/29/2012 12:27:00 PM

Good one..Very creative work..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Josie Whitehead

Date: 6/29/2012 8:49:00 AM

Freedom is indeed something to be valued, but I'm not sure that torture has ended and that life with peace is quite here. When I hear of the terrible atrocities in Syria and other countries, I can only weep.

Russell Sivey

Date: 6/29/2012 8:44:00 AM

This is a wonderful write Doris! I really enjoyed this fine poem! Great Work!!