by Lewis Eron
When did we leave Egypt
And when did Egypt leave us?
When were the chains of slavery broken
And when did we finally truly feel free?
Freedom came in steps
It was part of the journey
From Egypt to Canaan
Our people took
And we can still take.
Freedom is courage and hope and clear vision
Freedom is walking to places we can’t see
Freedom in knowing that we can find food in the desert
Freedom is feeling safe though our houses are booths.
Freedom is choosing good rules to live by
And freedom is singing our very own song.
So with Moses and Miriam and all those who went with them
With all those before us who brought us to today
We still sing these words, our first words of freedom
'Freedom is having no sovereign but God.'
Poetry Friday roundup at In Search of Giants
Happy Independence Day!
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By: Erin,
on 7/4/2008
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By: Paula Pertile,
on 2/13/2008
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2.5 x 3.5
Prismacolor! on board
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Well well well. Prismacolors, what a surprise. This was done with a French Grey 90%.
I've never liked Prismacolors all that much. They're too soft. This one broke twice while I was doing this piece (it broke in the sharpener) and I ended up using almost one whole pencil just on this little illustration. I mean, c'mon.
I've come to the conclusion that nothing on earth will ever 'do it' for me like my Polychromos, but I'm still glad to know what's out there.
I do like this color though for a warmer alternative to black.
And I don't know what this bondage thing is I have going on. I don't think I'll analyze it.
To see all the Yarn pieces in this series side-by-side, please go here. Or visit my ebay store to see which are available for sale.
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and..HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO YOU TOO!!!! I hope you have wonderful day filled with happiness and love and freedom and just plain goodness.
Cheerio,
Traci
One for the copybook - thanks!
That's a great one. Same to you!
WHOOO! Yeah, baby. THAT is going to be my independence day poem every year for the next fifty-five. Thanks for sharing the freedom.
WOW....I too am in love with this poem!! THANKS so much for sharing!!!
Happy (late!!) Independence day!