Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

To Be Free

TO BE FREE

flag flaps
     like a fresh sheet
on a chilly Winter day
      red and white stripes
like the sound of sails
      all fifty stars
stay in place
       like battleships
this grand old flag
       threaded with meaning

sold as a freedom wannabe
        those stripes on frightened backs
the same stars both could see
         for some resided level with their heads
others had stars in their eyes
         like malignant scars

the flag continued its lengthy voyage
         one day it had a dream
striped red lips almost smiled at the thought
          we each look up
at the stars and stripes
           patriotic flight
we balance on its wings
           the wings of an eagle
the American dream
           to be free

7/11/2017
free verse

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Freddie Robinson Jr. July 12, 2017 at 5:31 PM You expressed your patriotism w/passion, Kim. Well done. However, I must disagree w/Victor. He has forgotten the history of this land. When white people first arrived on these shores, they were the minority. Everything has a return. Such is the kismet of life. Nice poem though. Love always. Kim Rodrigues July 13, 2017 at 12:16 AM Thank you, Freddie!

Andrea Dietrich July 11, 2017 at 6:55 PM this is so good, Kim. Free verse the way I like to see it done!! Kim Rodrigues July 11, 2017 at 7:45 PM Thanks so much, Andrea!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 11, 2017 at 1:58 PM Lovely write Kim :) xomo! Kim Rodrigues July 11, 2017 at 4:59 PM Thanks, Maureen! Xx

Pipping Stars July 11, 2017 at 1:24 PM very cool write ... really like the way it looks and reads ... great message wrapoed in here ... Thanks for sharing your thoughts. ... Kim Rodrigues July 11, 2017 at 1:36 PM Thanks so much :) branded stars

Chris Green July 11, 2017 at 12:54 PM Your poetry always takes me to new places and I learn so much from you. This one is no exception to that...a great piece of writing Kim. Your imagination, your word play and your presentation are all out of the park. Wonderful. Kim Rodrigues July 11, 2017 at 1:37 PM How much I appreciate, you Chris! Thank you :)