Debbie Guzzi Poet Kyrielle

Merciful Be - American Freedom

Our home, this earth, we did not own
but, still we would not flee.
The White man came and brought us death.
O God, Be merciful to we.

We Wiccan’s came to this far place
with thoughts we would be free.
All Nature was our finest God,
O God, Be merciful to we.

They cared not for our hearts desire
as draught and comet fell,
they burnt our brethren by decree,
O God, Be merciful to we.

Black men were brought from foreign shores
next, cross the rolling seas...
as slaves they lived, as slaves they died,
Oh God, be merciful to we.

Women, one and all, sought freedom
from patriarchs degrees.
Still, on we labor long   for less
Oh God, be merciful to we.

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Gwendolen Song June 7, 2011 at 4:40 AM A good remembrance of the toils of many groups that have immigrated here. Each had their own scenario of hardships and oppressive circumstances. I really love ANYTHING about history. Thanks for your guidance on the haikus and the awesome link. I guess u are really trying to say this is all for fun, not a literature class, right? Thanks soooo much, Debbi. Gwendolen Debbie Guzzi June 7, 2011 at 7:36 AM well, well..aaaum? I like teaching class BUT feel free to have fun too! LOL teaching is MY fun ;)

Charles Henderson June 6, 2011 at 11:29 PM A well thought out poem Deb, with a good message.

Carolyn Devonshire June 6, 2011 at 10:50 AM Dear Deb, It's good to know we've come a long way from the days of slavery and witch burning. Still, there is more to be done so each individual feels a sense of equality. I'm so glad you supported Dane Ann's contest with this fine entry. Her theme inspired me so much. Wish others would enter as well. She's such a dear. And as for your comment, don't ever feel alone. I'm always here for you. Love, Carolyn

Nette Onclaud June 5, 2011 at 9:35 PM an introspecrive , emotional rant... and a kyrielle at that! can't still think of one for this, debs... hurrah for women power and best winning wishes

James Marshall Goff June 5, 2011 at 7:54 PM warrior women rule.....I changed one word in my 9th. place (thank you!) winning poem in your contest....gives it MORE strength....see what you think?

Judy Konos June 5, 2011 at 7:44 PM Thought Provoking....meaningful...Kudos

Dr.Ram Mehta June 5, 2011 at 6:14 PM Beautiful way to write a Kyrielle, deb

Derrick Burton June 5, 2011 at 5:49 PM Enjoyed this read have a great day.