Lost Freedom

When did we lose our country free?
Our ancestors set rules in degree.
Now they tell us what’s good
Do what we say, understood.
Old George would cut more than a cherry tree
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Fraser Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 11:54 AM
Many congratulations on your win in John's contest Cecil with this super Limerick >> James
Brown Avatar
July 20, 2010 at 5:39 AM
Congratulations Cecil on your win in John Freeman's contest "Citizens or Subjects". Love, Carol
Johnson Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 10:05 PM
Congratulations on your 2nd, Cecil. Joyce
Freeman Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 7:46 PM
Congratulations, Cecil on takin second place in the Knowledge category, Agape, Moses
Mehta Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 7:43 PM
Congrats on the 2nd place win, Cecil
Sweetheart Avatar
July 19, 2010 at 7:28 PM
Congrats Cecil on your big win in John's political Limerick contest .. a great one so now enjoy your big win.. my friend.. with luv..
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