Lady Liberty
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Birthed in the want of self-rule
Under the weight of tyranny
A newborn needing great care
Our precious child, Liberty
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Swaddled in a fledgling nation
Where brave dead gave her hope
Men struck words, a rule of law
Democracy born by the vote
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Two centuries we have fought
To keep her safe as she grew
On foreign soil, patriot’s blood
So, they can know freedom too
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Elegant strength graces harbor
Beaconed torch in her hand
Our welcoming woman, Liberty
How proudly she now stands
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But strength is always tested
And she cannot stand alone
We must stand for each other
And this nation we call home
~~~
commonsensiblyspeaking 
Absolutely- beautiful and important poem
Thank you Beth!
A great ode to the most significant symbol of freedom 👌
Thank you, V! I greatly appreciate all your support and friendship!
A beautiful poem on love for motherland. Thanks!
Thank you for your kind words!
She shall forever be the true symbol to others that we are a nation, no matter how divided we may be within ourselves! Beautiful sentiment, brother!
Thanks sis! You are the best!
Very well said Brad. My feelings of solidarity with your words. We all stand together to represent and protect that land and that freedom. It is the land of all peoples!
Thank you, my friend! Will can still come together as a people, although others would have you think not.
True my friend. All the best to you!
FBC.
Amen!
Thank you proud veteran!
Wonderful! Never to be taken for granted.
Thank you! It will always be who we are, though we oft do not act like it.
This is so beautifully written. An important piece about the blessings and cost of our freedom which we hold so dear. Lovely my friend. Sending you such love and many hugs 🤗 Hope you are having a great week. Love ya Jonikins 💕❤️🤗🦋😘
Thank you Jonikins! Huddling indoors today as the snow falls. Sending you my love in return!
Oh how fun. I bet you will be inspired to write something beautiful and introspective today. Thanks for your love Brad we can never have too much love in our lives. 💕🤗❤️😘hot chocolate and serenading fairies coming your way. Love and extra warm hugs coming your way too. Jonikins 💕🤗❤️😘🧚♀️🧚🏻🧚♀️🧚🏻
powerful words, Brad…
yes, we must stand for each other…
Thank you, Jim!
Your last stanza sums things up nicely. We always need to speak up for the oppressed.
We are stronger together….Thanks Pete!