Monday, July 8, 2013

Lady Liberty

Super moon 2013, Julio Cortez, AP


I stand for liberty
while broken in some places
construction under way
bringing hope to each
man, woman and child
to take flight on the
wings of freedom

I stand for light
in a world of darkness
reaching for that
dream, under  a
rose colored moon
landing full face
one step at a time

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34 comments:

  1. Silent Otto July 08, 2013

    Very Venusian, Truedessa , so reassuring ...

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    1. TruedessaJuly 08, 2013

      Hello,

      Thank you for dropping in and the reply. I still believe in hope and freedom for all people.

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  2. Brian MillerJuly 08, 2013

    i stand for liberty, even when broken in a few places...that says much...but we can not stop being the light in the dark...else the dark will win...and def we should still pursue that dream even if we are not there yet...

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    1. TruedessaJuly 08, 2013

      Brian,

      I agree we need to continue to be a light source for people who hold dreams of a better life. I hope you are enjoying your day!

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  3. Pat HattJuly 08, 2013

    It is still being fixed up?
    Damn, must be quite the hiccup
    As it was this time last year
    Isn't there millions of people near?
    Oh so slow
    But she does glow
    She would sure be one big night light
    While her symbol burns bright

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    1. TruedessaJuly 08, 2013

      I guess the work process
      can be slow as she
      always needs repairs but,
      her light will still glow
      in the harbor for all to see
      Lady Liberty...

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    2. Pat HattJuly 08, 2013

      Is it her light glowing
      Or all the radioactive sludge that is growing? lol

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    3. TruedessaJuly 09, 2013

      Hi Pat,

      Who knows there could be
      some radioactive particles
      floating around...

      Hope you had a good night
      & enjoy your Tuesday see
      ya later..gator..

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  4. Red ShoesJuly 08, 2013

    I LOVE that photo...

    If I were a better writer,
    I would try lines of rhyme...
    Instead I go about my day...
    drinking those drinks made with Lime.

    LAME!!!!!

    HAR!!!

    ~shoes~

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    1. TruedessaJuly 08, 2013

      Hi Shoes,

      Yes, I too like the picture
      my pen wanted me to write
      so, I did late last night..
      I enjoyed your little rhyme
      so glad you took the time
      made me smile & smiles go miles
      now, where is my drink with lime...

      HAR!!!

      oh, I have that poem going on a roll now..I will make you smile..(laughing)

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  5. steveroniJuly 08, 2013

    LIKE: "Peace and light"...you poem, devolved from the picture, calls me to continue to have hope, faith, and to experience my gratitude for all this in action, not mere pacified sing-songing, "Oh , I'm so grateful".

    Thanks for writing--that also is action.
    Peace and Light

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    1. TruedessaJuly 08, 2013

      Hi Steve,

      Thanks for dropping over..you must continue to have hope and faith and maybe peace will follow.

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  6. izzyJuly 08, 2013

    Liberty is broken in some places! Good point- thanks for visiting.

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  7. Sharp Little PencilJuly 08, 2013

    Truedessa, not to diss your poem... but I see the Statue as a broken promise. The power brokers in America do not want "tired, poor hungry; your huddles masses yearning to breathe free." The elite class in America wants medical students and rocket scientists, and oh, they will allow undocumented immigrants to baby sit their kids and trim their lawns, but other than that, they can go to hell.

    Sorry. Your poem is lovely... but the American dream is gone, and I felt bad reading this hopeful sentiment. Amy

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    1. TruedessaJuly 08, 2013

      Hello

      In my poem I address the issue that some areas are broken and in need of repair. I still think it is a symbol of hope even if reforms are needed to bring about change. I appreciate your thoughts.

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  8. UnknownJuly 09, 2013

    Excellent! May we all reach that dream.

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    1. TruedessaJuly 09, 2013

      Jerry,

      Thank you and may we all continue to dream as dreams give us hope.

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  9. BerowneJuly 09, 2013

    Imaginative and a touch wonderful - well done.

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  10. gautami tripathyJuly 09, 2013

    Wonderful writing!

    So beautiful......

    half a moon

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    1. TruedessaJuly 09, 2013

      Hello, it's strange but, when I look at the picture my mind thinks full moon. Thank you for the comment.

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  11. Tess KincaidJuly 09, 2013

    Beautiful...

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  12. Susie ClevengerJuly 09, 2013

    What a beautiful voice you have given Lady Liberty!

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    1. TruedessaJuly 09, 2013

      Susie,

      Thank you for the kind words.

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  13. Susan AndersonJuly 09, 2013

    I love that...construction underway.

    =)

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    1. TruedessaJuly 09, 2013

      Hi Sue,

      A work in progress. Thank you for the reply.

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  14. AnonymousJuly 09, 2013

    excellent writing and content.

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    1. TruedessaJuly 09, 2013

      Thank you Paige for the read & reply

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  15. Donna B.July 10, 2013

    Very unexpected, you made me cry....beautiful.

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    1. TruedessaJuly 10, 2013

      Thank you Donna...I am glad you could feel my thoughts.

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  16. HelenJuly 10, 2013

    The emotion and sense of strength in your poem is palpable. 'I stand for ...' ~ YES.

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    1. TruedessaJuly 10, 2013

      Hi Helen,

      Thanks for the visit..always appreciated here.

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