State of Independence

Arise children, and witness a new dawn is breaking.
The bright eastern sun rises.  It’s time for awaking.
We now tread upon our land in newly found freedom.
Yesterday’s yoke of encumbrance was a conundrum.
We climb the mountains and cross the rivers of our own.
No longer are there distant powers we must condone.
Take a handful of the fertile soil of our home ground.
Witness the growing fruits of our labors all around.
The colonials that drained the life out of our land
have departed soon after our people took a stand.
Voices raised high proclaim this state of independence.
Together, we can assure it maintains permanence.
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 3/2/2011 12:16:00 PM
Powerful rendering, Robert. Many congrat's on your well-deserved win. Lainie
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Date: 3/1/2011 10:48:00 PM
Many congrats Robert in Drakes contest with this maginative write my friend. Luv & best wishes - Hitendra Mehta
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Date: 3/1/2011 6:20:00 AM
such a solid declaration of one's beliefs.. best cheers for stunning win! :) huggs, nette
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Date: 2/28/2011 2:23:00 PM
Congrats Robert on your HM in Drake's contest with this superb write and entry my friend.. enjoy your very special honor luv..
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Date: 2/28/2011 12:46:00 PM
Congratulations on the HM win in the contest of Drake, Robert
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Date: 2/28/2011 12:26:00 PM
Great Job Robert. Good to see you honored again. Congratulations on your worthy poem's honored success in Drake's inspiring contest. Agape, Moses
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Date: 2/28/2011 12:12:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Drake's contest Robert. Love, Carol
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Date: 1/26/2011 4:27:00 AM
Superb entry into the new contest Robert... .. especially enjoued witness the growing fruits of our labors all around.. good luck my friend and thankxx for your woo woo wonderful comment .. a real uplifter early in the morning luv..
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Date: 1/26/2011 1:53:00 AM
Very inspirational political write,Robert.Sweetly rhyming.Thanks for congrats
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