Birth of Freedom
I wasn't’t there over 200 years ago
When they signed the Declaration and America was born
I wasn’t there over 100 years ago
When they signed that proclamation
and they sounded that great horn
But I was there just the other day
At the voting booths: there was magic in the air
Now freedom rings in Iraq and I was a part of that
I watch proudly, as so many faced the dare
I’m proud to be American
Spreading opportunity in what we do
I’m proud to be American
Where dreams still can come true
These dreams aren’t ours but are now Iraq’s
Let’s see what they will do
They’re proud to be Iraqi
Where dreams are coming true
Author notes
We forget the cost of freedom. It has been so long since America became free that we think it all happen over night. It didn't it took us years to write a contitution and almost a 100 years later we final freed the slaves and another hundred years before we STARTED the civil rights movement. It's happening in Iraq, it may take a little longer but it is happening. I had tears in my eyes watching the Iraqi's vote. I am so proud of them.
Written May 15th, 2006
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A contest entry
- Impress Me by Shadowsong.
1000 points, ended November 14, 2006, 57 entries
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This is truly a wonderful poem! I enjoyed every word.
Good luck in the contest.
Cathy -
This is a wonderful piece filled with great emotion. I throughly enjoyed this and thank you for entering!
Bunny
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well sir your poem was quite well written and the emotion you expressed in them are quite real ..though i may sit on the prosecution benches when the trial for American invasion of Iraq is brought to realization buit i am much impressed by your views about the cost of freedom , how differently we may interpret it but its true , nations are not made in a year or ten its a long process takes a lot of courage and sacrifice and Americans have rendered sacrifices so yes well said
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Wonderful write although this war saddens me deeply. I have so many mixed emotions about it. Again, excellent write.
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This poem is grand and terrific. The idea is really wonderful and important for all Americans. I know I will remeaber the cost of freedom because my Uncle is in the army. Though he has not been to Iraq. I try to reamber to be thankful everyday I'm an American.
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Keep wavin' the RED, WHITE and BLUE---I support uor every effort to walk away in victory---Joe
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hello my young friend, I chose to read this because of the title and hoped that it was as good as it sounded, only it was much better. It may be strage to hear but this old retired vet is pround of this piece and the person that you are for writting this. I think this really sums up the reason and the prided it.
I’m proud to be American
Spreading opportunity in what we do
I’m proud to be American
Where dreams still can come true
These dreams aren’t ours but are now Iraq’s
Let’s see what they will do
They’re proud to be Iraqi
Where dreams are coming true
if I could applaud you about 20 times I would great write my friend. And i will add you to my favorites and if you ever want to drop and email i have a safe account at patriotdreams858@yahoo.com this is my polotico account...lol image and Visions -
Keep bringing us the good side of this war. These writes of yours are a blessing.
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Beautiful...I am so glad that you had the chance to experience that.I wish I was there to witness that unforgetable day. Keep up the great writes, and come home safely.
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excellent
Very beautiful write I really loved it. All I want is for all of our troops to come home safely including my son in the Marines. God bless you. Thank you for all you do
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I really hope great things are happening, and that you are safe. It takes a lot of courage for all Americans to be where you are. My feelings are very mixed, but the one thing for certain is that I want everyone of us home and well. Take care of yourself. Your poem is lovely and full of inspiration for many!
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touching
This poem is a great one. A great perspective seeing the situation in Iraq to that of your home. Let us all hope it won't take as long to fulfill their dreams of true freedom. -
WONDERFUL POEM
This was amazing. It was such a pleasure to read this morning.It must have been so awesome to be a part of that. Thank you for sharing. Keep penning these awesome writes. They are wonderful. God Bless you for all the sacrifices you make. Take care, Sandy
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Excellant poem babe! Some of us do forget the cost of freedom. Glad things are slowly getting better for the people there. My hubby told me stories about how they live and showed me pictures and it just all blew my mind. just stay safe and be good.
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