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United, we stand; divided, we fall;
It is up to us ALL to make the call.
We either honour, preserve, and save
Or forfeit and dishonour all who gave.
When we work together to keep America free,
We honour those who gave ALL to make us be;
But against each other, using forces of hate,
We forfeit freedom’s sacrifices and desecrate.
~ Artsieladie/Sharon Donnelly ♥

The Eagle Cries by Artsieladie/Sharon Donnelly

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Across spacious skies the eagle flies Over mountains, valleys, and plains; On majestic wing but with no song to sing For the greedy are robbing all gains. A nation's seeds of many colours, creeds, Created with liberty and justice for all; Divided is wrong when united is strong, But division now threatens her to fall. The eagle's land once so grand, The home of the brave and free Is under the spell of the wicked cartel, While sleeping eyes wake not to see. The eagle weeps as darkness creeps In shadows across this great land. Our freedom's story, once of glory, Now written by the elitists' hand. For all the lives lost, the ultimate cost, The Eagle Cries, shedding rivers of tears, As the greedy elite conspire to defeat America, the eagle trembles in fears. Though the eagle still soars over her shores Where once was widespread brotherly Love, The Eagle Cries down now over many a town, A dismal view is the sight from up above. For all the many lies, in shame The Eagle Cries; The deafened hear not its piercing screams Of the eagle, forlorn, as it trumpets to warn The People and the threat to our dreams. From uncertain skies The Eagle Cries, Shuddering, gripped with fears; Over America, the great, of uncertain fate, Her majesty fading, reflects in eagles' tears. Across spacious sky will the eagle again fly Over a land where people united, stand, Proud and free from sea to shining sea, Under God's Grace and Guiding Hand? Written by Artsieladie/Sharon Donnelly ©2016-11-11 08:31:00 (EST) (Veterans Day) All rights reserved.

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Jan Allison

Date: 4/16/2018 3:02:00 PM

Bravo Artsie, so powerfully penned. With the current state of affairs in the world its no wonder the Eagle cries along with so many of the citizens, :-( hugs Jan xx

Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly
Date: 4/21/2018 5:51:00 AM

Thank you, Jan. I certainly agree with your sentiments. I, as well, :-( "The power of the pen is great indeed, When words of truth, the masses heed." (AL quote) All the best to you my friend. :) hugs ~ Artsie xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/16/2018 2:56:00 PM

- This reflects many tears for people who care about our world, Sharon - An excellent poem - hugs //Anne-Lise :)

Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly
Date: 4/21/2018 5:35:00 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise. There's much going on in our world that gravely concerns me, which I fear the majority aren't aware of.. yet, which I hope and pray more and more will be sooner rather than later, so all peoples can unite and work together to change the course in a better direction for all. All the best to you. :) hugs ~ Artsie

Ralph Sergi

Date: 4/15/2018 8:15:00 AM

You have epitomized Freedom with our national icon. My compliments

Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly
Date: 4/15/2018 2:50:00 PM

Thank you, Ralph. I love our country but I don't like the direction it's going in and has been for quite some time. Too much greed and corruption in our government. All the best to you. :) ~ Artsie

Vasudevan Narayanan

Date: 4/14/2018 8:47:00 PM

Excellent and words nicely framed

Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly
Date: 4/15/2018 2:27:00 PM

Thank you, Vasudevan. A little bit of both poetry and art. All the best to you. :) ~ Artsie

Muhammad Imtiaz

Date: 4/14/2018 11:08:00 AM

Hi Sharon: It's a fantastic poem with a heart touching message of Freedom and self dependence, Unity and faith. Excellent skills

Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly
Date: 4/15/2018 2:25:00 PM

Thank you, Muhammad. I appreciate your appreciating my poem. All the best to you. :) ~ Artsie

Robertina B.

Date: 4/14/2018 10:16:00 AM

Such Amazing creativity Sharon!! So heartfelt and true... Brava!!! I enjoyed reading.. All the best to you Sharon!!

Artsieladie Sharon Donnelly
Date: 4/15/2018 2:20:00 PM

Thank you, Robertina. The direction America and the world is going in gravely concerns me. All the best to you too! :) ~ Artsie