they lined up one by one
bravely stepping forward into history
they marked the page
and cast the ballot
dipped their fingers
into the black inkwell
they were men
and they were woman
but most of all
they were free
there were no guns
pointed at their heads
there were no riots
in the streets
explosions were held nearly at bay
and the silence of freedom
screamed around the world
the people chose not to fold
under the tyranny of terrorism
that threatened to choke their freedom
in one simple gesture
the people chose to choke the terrorist
with their freedom
vive le democracy
may you know the love of peace
and peace at last
yes!!!
you've made your mark here as well
this is very well done
the only thing that worries me is why did they have to mark their fingers, what happens when they go home? or they are seen with the marks on their fingers was that part really necessary?
Great tribute to this wonderful day! "bravely stepping forward into history" ...superb choice of words! I too watched with tears of joy and pride in these people and also for our troops and the Coalition Forces and for all that gave their lives for freedom and peace! Thanks for sharing!
I could only sit proudly and cry, as they filed in to vote an honest vote for the first time in their lives.
I heard one man say that while it was not the first time they had been in voting lines, it was however the first time, that after reaching the ballot box that their votes had not already been marked.
People that have never lived oppression just simply cannot imagine such.
Watching them, put many things into my mind. A swirl so to speak. I was immediately proud of each and every one of them, that held their chest out, their pride high, and put bravery forth, to wade the waters of unknown insurgency to demand their vote be counted, so their voice would be heard!
And then I broke and literally sobbed, to know that it was for this moment, that so many American and Coalition Forces and Iraqi Citizens have given their lives, to make this day happen.
The scoreboard truly says it all:
Freedom and Democracy- 1(WON)
Insurgents and Terrorists- 0 (LOST)
Wonderful tribute Sara, to a most magnificent day in world history!
Yes, today was an improtant first-step in the long road to freedom from tyranny. Strange, how quiet the sore-losers and neo-socialists here have become. I guess the sound of freedom truly scares them.
EDL
Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on January 30, 2005
To see these people smile into the camera, the little boy being tickled and giggling as his father grinned... no words were necessary. Sara, this is a piece with beauty and joy! katy xox.
My heart is full today, Sara. I am so proud of these people and to have been able to see them step forward in the name of freedom. It is chapter one in the story of a new Iraq. Their struggle is far from over, but the unity of the people against terrorism is proof that they will not be held back. Thank you for this wonderful tribute.
Take care,
Sherry
BRAVA! You said it Sara! I watched it all with tears of joy and my blog says how I felt. Now I pray the brave Iraqi people continue to grow in strength, and the equally brave, Americans and the coalition STAY to help them do so! Fantastic write!
Yeah, I agree Jerry. To all the people who denounced the United States, Great Britain and all of the other nations that stood up in the fight against terrorism, to those people who called us the oppressors I say...BITE ME!!! LOL...LOL...LOL...
In the end democracy proved us right.
(Edited after reading Andy Turner's insightful comment. Sometimes it is too easy to forget our allies. Thanks Andy for the reminder, once again.)
Reviewed by Judy Lloyd (Reader)
Reviewed on January 30, 2005
I agree wholeheartedly and I am very proud of the Iraqi people. They have waited a long time for this.
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on January 30, 2005
Thank you. Thank the bravery of the Iraq people. Thank the United State troops. Thank George Bush. Let freedom ring!
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YES!!!!!!!!!! A most beautiful tribute to what REAL courage and spitting in terror's eye is :)
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)
you've made your mark here as well
this is very well done
the only thing that worries me is why did they have to mark their fingers, what happens when they go home? or they are seen with the marks on their fingers was that part really necessary?
M.Rose
Great tribute to this wonderful day! "bravely stepping forward into history" ...superb choice of words! I too watched with tears of joy and pride in these people and also for our troops and the Coalition Forces and for all that gave their lives for freedom and peace! Thanks for sharing!
Cynthia
I heard one man say that while it was not the first time they had been in voting lines, it was however the first time, that after reaching the ballot box that their votes had not already been marked.
People that have never lived oppression just simply cannot imagine such.
Watching them, put many things into my mind. A swirl so to speak. I was immediately proud of each and every one of them, that held their chest out, their pride high, and put bravery forth, to wade the waters of unknown insurgency to demand their vote be counted, so their voice would be heard!
And then I broke and literally sobbed, to know that it was for this moment, that so many American and Coalition Forces and Iraqi Citizens have given their lives, to make this day happen.
The scoreboard truly says it all:
Freedom and Democracy- 1(WON)
Insurgents and Terrorists- 0 (LOST)
Wonderful tribute Sara, to a most magnificent day in world history!
LET FREEDOM RING!
Lisa
EDL
Take care,
Sherry
Eileen
Love Tinka
Blimey yanky doodles, next thing you'll be saying you won at Agincourt..
In the end democracy proved us right.
(Edited after reading Andy Turner's insightful comment. Sometimes it is too easy to forget our allies. Thanks Andy for the reminder, once again.)