Charles Henderson Poet Free verse

Knocking At Freedom's Door

From every walk of life they come----
to America.
From every nation,
huddled masses yearning to be free.
Faces frozen in fascination.
Give me Liberty.
Give me a place to call home.
Give me a choice to stay or go.
They congregate town within town.
Brother with brother.
Looking for that dream.
Once mouthed by a King.
Now one to another.
To ponder.

© Apr 27 2010

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Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 25, 2010 at 9:24 PM Great Free Verse Charles .. if this is for the contest on MLK .. only Senryu is the form accepted so better check again so as not to be disqualified for wrong form ..however...if not for the contest this is still an amazing write to ponder the words and remember the dream... hi to your lovely wife whom I soup mailed earlier... and to Kim ..my new friend too..luv.. "Sweetheart"

Jan Harvey April 25, 2010 at 11:37 AM your poem conveys freedom as its' finest. I enjoy "congregate town within town.. well-spoken.Thx Jan.

Sara Kendrick April 25, 2010 at 10:53 AM Interesting write...Good luck..Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara

Sasha Marchlewski April 25, 2010 at 10:38 AM i injoy your poetry very much thank you for sharing your words with all of us :)