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The Longbow Archer

“Laws of the land enslave our people” -Robin Hood Sunlight glances off the flint tip As justice swims through the air The belly of the bow stave Carved in yew Whose nock, twined in hemp Bonded in beeswax Burns with the passion of man Forged in the forest Practiced on the buckle Freedom flies true Freedom Flies true 01/28/12

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Valsa George

Date: 3/30/2022 7:21:00 AM

Beautiful imagery of freedom flying as from an archer's bow ! Powerful and piercing, dear James

Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/30/2022 12:32:00 AM

Beautiful writing. Congratulations!

Don Johnson

Date: 2/18/2012 10:32:00 PM

interesting view and point, arrow freedom food of joint, casting by the yew... love it mate...i do

Don Johnson
Date: 2/19/2012 3:28:00 PM

thought they was 6 foot them yew bows, took a good man to string them, put an arrow right on through ya, took the steam from your salt petre,

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/28/2012 10:29:00 PM

Hello James, how are you? Is about that tax time season... the more we own,, the more we owe... freedom,, true... enjoyed..always..pd

Kim Merryman

Date: 1/28/2012 10:26:00 AM

I really like the way you wrote this, James. Love the imagery. Excellent. Love, Kim