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The Same Song



From the beginning
Men have cried for liberty
Songs of justice and freedom
To live unfettered
Able to walk their own path
Ancient songs still sung today

Melodies differ
But messages are the same
Spirituals from the chained
Serfs cried out to kings
Dictators hear the masses
Ancient songs still sung today

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Sara Kendrick

November 22, 2011 at 12:00 PM

Very good political ancient song..Reads like a winner to me..Enjoyed reading your work..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara

Laura Breidenthal

November 21, 2011 at 10:09 PM

Excellent! I enjoyed reading this piece. Keep up the great work Always, Laura

Carolyn Devonshire

November 21, 2011 at 11:53 AM

How beautiful, Barbara. I love the way you wrote your sedoka on songs about freedom. We complain because it doesn't seem like the dictators in Washington hear the cries of the "serfs," but at least we live in a free country. So important! Best wishes in the contest, dear. Now, just open that gift when you need a lift and thanks for calling. Love, Carolyn