Land of Liberty

Blood marks the score of a finished game
Victory champions over boundless disdain 
Prosperous oceans cherish tides of mirth
Tumultuous ties divide; Faith gives birth
Annihilation arrives at a familiar destination
Power ferries the raft of exploitation 
Beautiful and spacious eyes reflect
Amber waves of pain can only collect
Reason masquerading as a noble friend 
Purpose in the name of glory and pretend
Treasure stolen by a current threat
Past exchanged for a future debt
Battles waged as resistance remains free
Subjugated souls sing their pining plea
All sweet dreams are fated to cease
Unseen Lords pilfer everlasting peace
Mercy requires a beating heart
Capitulation demands a willing part
A realm once known for liberating choice
Here rests a nation, a sea, and a dying voice
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Agustin Avatar
July 29, 2021 at 12:37 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... brilliantly expressed in your awesome poetic style. God bless you.
Radice Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 11:28 AM
Congratulations on your podium placing in Kai's fascinating competition Casey. Cheers - Gary
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