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Freedom
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Winner of the International Library of Poetry Gold Award, 2012


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Freedom

 

It’s not about profits
It’s not about taking
It is about justice
And giving and making.
It’s about who we are
Our present and past
It’s the deeds that we value
The things that can last.
 
It starts deep within us
It comes from our souls
It’s the stuff that defines us
Our dreams and our goals.
It’s our best link to heaven
When all’s said and done.
It’s the good that’s within us
It’s our sky and our sun.
 
It’s more than our words
And more than our thoughts
And more than our hopes
And more than our oughts.
It’s ourselves looking back
When we look in the mirror
It’s our history our honor
It’s the things we hold dear.
 
When we stand all alone
In the silence of night
And hear a voice calling
Or see a faint light.
It’s that moment of truth
When the shroud is pulled back
When  the angels are crying
And we’re under attack.
 
It’s our inner voice saying
It’s the right thing to do
It’s humanity praying
For me and for you.
When all doubt has been lifted
Though our actions are flawed
We know we are free
In the presence of God.

 


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 Reviews of "Freedom"
Reviewed by Susanne Leist
Reviewed on July 22, 2018
This is my favorite of your poems. It gave me the chills. I agree freedom is much more than a state of mind. It requires action.

Reviewed on June 15, 2018
This is powerfully-penned! I love every line of this!

Sandie

Reviewed by Kathleen McDonald
Reviewed on April 12, 2014
Wow, This is amazing work. very profound and uplifting
hug
Kathy

Reviewed by Mary Cecil
Reviewed on February 18, 2014
Love this,it's profound and spiritual.The search for inner peace and enlightment is the greatest challenge we face and beautifully expressed in this poem.

Reviewed by Barbara Jo
Reviewed on December 14, 2013
This poem really touched my inner core, because it rings of deep truth, so simple and beautiful, yet deep and powerfully written.
I can only imagine these poetic words comes from a soul who has lived life fully, experiencing what life brings in its path and then taking a step back and using the gift to observe. and express. Thank you!
An award well deserved.

Reviewed by Michael True
Reviewed on March 7, 2013
A moving and inspirational piece! Obviously it appealed to the judges who invoked the noted award. If I would be so bold as to suggest two very minor changes... You use the word "all" several times throughout this piece. In two instances I believe it causes a disturbance in the flow of the poem. I am a reader and notice such things. "It’s all things we hold dear." (substitute "the" for "all") and "When all doubt has been lifted" (drop the "all") This will ensure a smoother reading of the poem.

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on January 21, 2013
Beautifully penned!!!!!! Simply overflowing with inspiration and hope...

Anna

Reviewed by Debbie Lacy
Reviewed on October 5, 2012
Awesome and very well written! I love it! Thanks for the share!

Reviewed by Robert Johnson
Reviewed on September 3, 2012
What a wonderful poem. The words flow so smoothly and the emotions evoked so genuine.

Reviewed by pat medlin
Reviewed on August 17, 2012
what a perfectly flowing and moving piece right through to the perfect end... especially from 'when the shroud is pulled back'. so nice ed

Reviewed by Clarence Prince
Reviewed on August 17, 2012
It's a nice read, a lovely poem, especially the 2 last lines! Well done, Edward!

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on August 17, 2012
As intelligent human beings, we've always been free within our confines of survival––sometimes dictated by others from the family to the corporation. Freedom from and freedom to are two entirely different things and often get confused. The fact that we've survived this long means that we have the ability to survive longer.

You've presented some stirring words here.

Ron


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