John Beam Poet Sapphic stanza

Why Tread On Me

We hold these truths people secure above all                                                                We the people evidence mounts around us                                                                    To contrary for some in order are rights                                                                    Altered by greed

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David Williams January 4, 2014 at 5:41 PM john just stopped by to say hi…David John Beam January 4, 2014 at 5:58 PM Thanks and Hi to you too. I hope you are doing well and had Happy holiday season.

John Beam January 4, 2014 at 7:33 AM Ben Franklin "They who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety"