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The Swords Speak

Back in the eighteenth century, the swords of the Polish Legion Supporting Lombardy were inscribed with an Italian phrase, translated as
Free people are brothers


 We defend ourselves righteously.

And thus, free people are brothers.

Whether we fight on land or sea,

We defend ourselves righteously.

God, therefore, our support will be

From the tyranny of others.

We defend ourselves righteously.

And thus, free people are brothers.


Jan. 31, 2017 for the Contest of Julia Ward

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CayCay Jennings

Date: 2/5/2017 12:10:00 PM

Well done! This is one contest I did get to post for. I enjoyed your triolet, it's contents are right on and the form serves each point well. This should soar! Hugs ... CayCay

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/4/2017 3:30:00 PM

It is a shame people must take up arms to fight for freedom. Look at how many wars Americans have fought - not just the Revolution or the Civil War. Still, I admire the camaraderie of the soldiers in your beautifully written poem. (My mother's family was Polish, so I appreciated the historical note at the top too. Best wishes in the contest, Andrea. I couldn't come up with anything. You nailed it!