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Freedom

May 2, 2014
By Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
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"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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I felt the wild wind, tousling my hair.
I knew Freedom, so sweet and so rare.
Oh Freedom that day was a true saying.
All in my heart, my mind was praying.
I saw the grand bell, that rang above all,
I heard it be sounded, that liberty call.
The grass leapt in joy, dancing along,
How could anyone think Freedom wrong?
My jubilant eyes were clearly amazed,
my once forsaken spirit was raised,
For my Freedom had finally come.

© Jack B., Central City, KY

The author's comments:
This piece was written for everyone from every generation that experienced freedom after some sort of slavery. I think some examples could be segregation, the Holocaust, finding God, going to jail and then turning your life around...The way the poem speaks to people is different depending o their experience. I felt like Freedom is something everyone should be able to know, and my Poem is dedicated to those who never got the chance.
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This article has 18 comments.

Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jul. 24 2014 at 10:04 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thank you! :)
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 24 2014 at 5:31 pm
EmilytheBelleofA. DIAMOND, Athens, Georgia
81 articles 5 photos 1486 comments

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To love is to be vulnerable; Triumph is born out of struggle; We notice shadows most when they stand alone in the midst of overwhelming light.

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So true and so good. : ) keep on! I love this poem. Thank you for sharing this.
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jul. 6 2014 at 3:14 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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thank you!
CreativeFreakkk DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 5 2014 at 11:42 pm
CreativeFreakkk DIAMOND, Spencer, Iowa
53 articles 40 photos 204 comments

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Stand up for what you believe in even if it means standing alone. -Andy Biersack<br /> Sometimes you gotta fall before you can fly. -Kellin Quinn<br /> You made me hate my own reflection. -Sleeping With Sirens

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I like how you dedicated it to the people who never got freedom
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on Jun. 14 2014 at 6:59 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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thanks. :)
Z.V.Oksana PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 14 2014 at 1:19 pm
Z.V.Oksana PLATINUM, Harrison, Arkansas
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I like the way you capitalized the word freedom for emphasis. I liked it, good job :)
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 28 2014 at 6:11 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thank you, and sure! XD
currently_liddell GOLD said...
on May. 28 2014 at 1:56 pm
currently_liddell GOLD, Derry, New Hampshire
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&ldquo;I can&#039;t go back to yesterday because I was a different person then.&rdquo; <br /> ― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland

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I think its really cool that you got the rhyming in there and its one of those poems that speaks to every generation. Well done. Could you check out some of my stuff? Thanks :D
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 25 2014 at 6:53 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thank you! XD
AllSoPlayfulWhenYouDemonize BRONZE said...
on May. 25 2014 at 10:52 am
AllSoPlayfulWhenYouDemonize BRONZE, Richmond, Virginia
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&quot;Our passion is our strength.&quot; <br /> -Billie Joe Armstrong

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Perfect!!!
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 20 2014 at 4:43 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thank you, and you are right, I was having trouble with that part. :) I'll go and read your poetry too! CX
WOWriting SILVER said...
on May. 20 2014 at 2:08 pm
WOWriting SILVER, Broadstairs, Other
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I like the rhyming, it's really passionate and it describes that overjoyed feeling after some sort of enclosure and the appreciation of every little detail that was once overlooked. only critisizm is maybe the rhyming of saying and praying is too forced? :) could you check out my poem, sometimes and my article goodnight? thanks
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 16 2014 at 2:44 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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I'm glad you like it! :-)
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 16 2014 at 2:44 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thanks! 
AmericaniumJ said...
on May. 13 2014 at 11:36 pm
AmericaniumJ, Eureka, Utah
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Though she be but little, she is fierce!<br /> -Shakespeare

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This poem is very good. I love it!
Katgirl SILVER said...
on May. 11 2014 at 11:34 pm
Katgirl SILVER, Fruitland, Idaho
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You&#039;ll never catch it if you never let go

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it's...interesing
Olivia-Atlet ELITE said...
on May. 11 2014 at 9:11 pm
Olivia-Atlet ELITE, Dardenne Prairie, Missouri
325 articles 10 photos 1165 comments

Favorite Quote:
"To these the past hath its phantoms,<br /> More real than solid earth;<br /> And to these death does not mean decay,<br /> But only another birth" <br /> - Isabella Banks

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Thank you! XD
WinterRose76 SILVER said...
on May. 11 2014 at 4:33 pm
WinterRose76 SILVER, Ok., Florida
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Arise and be all that you dream - Flyleaf

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This is a great poem! It's very catchy! 5/5