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The clouds do hail me, and tell my story,
As the rising sun bespeaks my fearless dance.

No evil can detain me; no harsh hand shall retain me;
I will survive; I am mankind's redeeming chance.

Stars will guide me true ; My stepping stones --
And if I fall, I'll spread my wings and fly.

No force will hold me back; I will not fail;
Oppression's grip, I will not justify.

And I will climb... 'top highest mountain
And not come down; for I will never die.

My time was always; My time is now...
Forever I will soar; in boundless sky

I'll ride the waves of every ocean,
And swim against the swiftest waterfall;

And delve through depths of darkest rivers
'Til every creature heeds my fervent call

I'll conquer all who would destroy me,
As my voice sings; and shatters tyrant's wall

You'll feel my rhythm in patriots' heartbeats
As they stand proud, unbending, bold and tall.

I light the torch of liberation,
To shed my light upon forebears' worthy path

The world shall know me by my true colors
As I unfurl... in billow's blust'ry bath

The weak shall seek me; the meek invoke me;
In hopes that peace shall finally come to pass

And all shall hear me; Dictators: fear me!
My sound resounds, and rings with justice' wrath.

Copyright (c) Jeff Mason

[== previous reviews ==]

Reviewed by The Ghostwriter 6/5/2004

I really like this one..I can relate to it. I like your writing
style. God bless!

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Reviewed by Dani . 4/10/2004

Missed this one. A most impressive poem....strong stanza's with
much depth....Really enjoyed Jeff.....ty, Dani

in billow's blust'ry bath <- - Love that!

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Reviewed by Grady Morrison 4/10/2004

I'm a Britt fan also Jeff, enjd the read. G

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Reviewed by Joseph Armstead 4/5/2004

A strong statement lyrically made, Jeff:

"My time was always; My time is now...
Forever I will soar; in boundless sky

I'll ride the waves of every ocean,
And swim against the swiftest waterfall;

And delve through depths of darkest rivers
'Til every creature heeds my fervent call..."

Elegant, concise writing!

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Reviewed by La Belle Rouge 4/5/2004

Well penned Jeff, strong statement.

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Reviewed by Ted Sheridan 4/5/2004

Jeff, makes me want to re-enlist

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Reviewed by Tinka Boukes 4/3/2004

Very well written powerful piece Jeff!!

Love Tinka

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Reviewed by Robert Jude(Ace) Forese 4/3/2004

I light the torch of liberation,
To shed my light upon forebears' worthy path

you have done so in this excellent poem ...

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Reviewed by Diana May 4/2/2004

very powerful and well done. Thanks for sharing this.

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Reviewed by Albert Swanson 4/2/2004

oh really cool last line Jeff, this poem is just heightened by
optimism, just throughout, and the message is splendid, what
an inspiring poem man, Al

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Reviewed by Karla Dorman 4/2/2004

(((jeff)))

spectacular, soaring write! BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)

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Reviewed by george carroll 4/2/2004

Strong beliefs in this nice poem

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Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse 4/2/2004

"And I will climb... 'top highest mountain
And not come down; for I will never die. "

I love this Jeff....great lines in this piece..
floria

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