Sitting here sewing
Sewing an American memory
With threads of American dreams
And into a patchwork quilt it goes
The forming of an American soul
In thunder it roars
And where glory sang
Here it all weave and wove
The blood of thousands heros
Into the fabric of freedom
In a child, it also sang
A sweet melody,
The power of one tiny voice
In the world of a coming tomorrow
So tender and mild among the quilt of time
Pride of an American dream it guides
And in hope, it weaves
Be true, my hands
And let all the enemies know
None but hatred for freedom shall end
And here I sit, sewing
Sewing an American memory
With threads of American dreams,
Let it all be golden and true,
The quilt of an American soul
~Nick
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Written June 18th, 2004
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what a powerfully good and superbly crafted poem full of strength
I love the whole concept of this, its a very memorable read
thanks
T
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I am glad I came by to read your write, as a quilt represents a mosaic of thought, history, and images for us as poets...This is my first read of your work, and of course I am most impressed as it has such passion for your country and people...I can learn alot from poets like you! Do keep penning!
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I've always said I wanted to weave my words into the fabric of America, and warm a billion souls. Yup! That's where your poem took me poet. I hope to someday do just that. Your words are weaved into mine. I feel the warmth, and the compassion. Beautiful!
Much Love & Respect ♥
Renee
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It has been a long time since I have been on AP...and a very long time since I have stopped by to read your amazing words...and that is what these are...truly amazing...a very beautiful write...simple, yet very bold and strong...a powerful write, which I enjoyed very much. Thanks so much for sharing
Cheerios!!!
Meg
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Thank you guys.
And Sadelmann, wove is the past tense for weave and some actions of weaving has already been done, hence the including of "wove" in the poem. -
What a great idea! I hope you work some more on this fine poem. I am just not sure "wove" is the right word in either context in which you have used it. Maybe the dictionary will make it more clear (Hey, I don't want to do your work for you...lol)
Scott -
soulfullly delightful
nick this is delightful so beautifully weaved blessed to read
to you
Love & peace to you
~~Pauline
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