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Ties That Bind

Missing image
All earthly things attached,
birth till death locks latched.
Alone, without ties that bind,
can not be throughout mankind.

Steel bars or shattered glass,
no escape as shadows pass.
Freedom becomes but a word,
some barriers quite absurd.

Lives touched in many ways,
force of nature till final days.
No man an island, so true,
chained, our whole life through.

Man is bound and must rely,
just as birds need sky to fly.
To realize unto himself,
unseen chains remain stealth.





Author notes

I chose quote #3...
No one is free, even the birds are chained to the sky.”
Bob Dylan


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  • Naridill
    July 9, 2008

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    Do you know the image credit?

    I adore the meter and flow within this piece - it's stable and attractive - as words can be. I do feel the emotion and the imagery is a little bland compared to the setting and really feel some stronger imagery could have been painted - especially towards the end. The thought process was brilliant and very timeless but as the way you styled it - I just felt a little left dry.


  • Manda Kathryn Greeters member
    June 26, 2008

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    I agree with Rose of Ireland, Sweet Sandy this is a timeless poem.
    Amazingly insightful, true and beautifully penned this is something I would expect to read in a poetry book, this certainly deserves to be published in books, and magazines.

    Absolutely wonderful write hun!

    Best of luck
    ♥
    Stay safe
    Love to you
    ~Manda


    • Sandygram silver member
      June 27, 2008
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      Wonderful Comment

      Good Morning Amanda. Thank you for reading. I hope you have a fantastic weekend. So nice to read this. comment. You take care. Big hugs and Smiles coming your way.

      Bless You,
      Sandy


  • Frozentearz
    June 26, 2008

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    wow Sandy some amazing thoughts put into this one,
    and if you ponder long enough within it the reality of truth truly hits home great work !!
    Warm thoughts
    Frozentearz


    • Sandygram silver member
      June 27, 2008
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      Lovely Comment.

      Thank you for stopping by and reading.Your comment was wonderful. Always great to hear from you. Take care.

      Bless You,
      Sandy


  • Cynthia Gaines gold member
    June 25, 2008

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    Timeless & Immortal...

    I really enjoyed reading your poem, Sandy. Your muse speaks the truth, thanks for sharing. Good luck in the contest. Peace, Cyn


    • Sandygram silver member
      June 25, 2008
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      Lovely Comment

      Thank you for the very nice comment. It is always a pleasure when you stop by. You take care. Sandy

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