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A gift from the lands of Ireland.

 

 

Destiny bleeds strong

in the rivers

of our lives.

Unspoken bondage

amidst the light of day.

 

Pulsing within our hearts

ancient memories

of suffering ballads play...

seize freedom do not drown

in streams of pity today.

 

Fill your lungs with might.

Live with righteous courage.

Raise high the tall masts

of your bold life.

 

Hear the mothers of

your homeland cry

loud labor pains

of freedom and re-birth.

 

Destiny bleeds strong

in the rivers of our lives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author notes

Contest prompt: the words and song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO9SmBrs8VE

A gift from the lands of Ireland is this poem to
America right now...actually all of us worldwide, as our markets
and labor is deeply scarred by the greed and corruption
of our hard earned dollars.

May we not EVER forget the song of freedom
that bleeds within our souls!

Thankyou ..i really needed this prompt tonight!
This gave me much courage and hope!

artistry is yahoo images.com, west coast of Ireland.


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  • cherryblossom
    November 22
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    Go raibh maith agut!

    Hey!! I love this poem, not only because I'm Irish but because it's so brilliantly written! My fave part was "destiny bleeds strond in the rivers of our lives"...such an amazing line. Here's a lucky Irish shamrock for you! --> abi x x x


  • AsIThink gold member
    November 1

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    This is such a strong statement of strength and courage in the face of its opposite. A wonderful, bright and insightful delight here ears...Thanks for posting it and congrats on the Bronze. You deserved it.

    AsIThink...


  • Uniquely-Scarred gold member
    October 25

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    this says a lot if you have read my page you will know im a great beilever of freedom, but besides that this flows beautifuly doesnt give to much away, yeah i enjoyed this, deserves gold


  • Harrisham Minhas
    October 23
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    A positive write.
    Well-expressed.
    Congrats on the Bronze.




  • EarthToJim
    October 20

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    Very nicely done and a beautiful picture to accompany. Congratulations on the broze... glad I read this one first!


  • Poet Muse gold member
    October 16

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    Beautiful Sentiments, Poet!!!

    Your heart-and-soul really sing out for the entire world to hear the truth of our Motherland's sufferings, while encouraging growth and renewal of the spirit in peace and love. "A Gift From the Lands of Ireland" is truly a superb masterpiece, and worthy of much more than gold. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful poem with us, I'm wishing the best of luck to you in all you do. Take care & thanks again!!! Peace Always, Cyn

  • hawkeslake gold member
    October 9

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    Wonderful and musical! I especially like the refrain of your first and last lines: Destiny bleeds strong in the rivers of our lives. Another way of saying that genetic memories are spirit-deep, and not just physical. The picture and background color support the words beautifully. I really enjoyed this.

    • AsIThink gold member
      November 1
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      "Another way of saying that genetic memories are spirit-deep, and not just physical."...whoa! I love that line right there; what a great phrase ("gentic memories"...hmmm).

      AsIThink...
  • Striders Bar - silver member
    October 9

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    Superb plus

    A very fine write, indeed. You've expressed your thoughts quite well. Thanks for sharing this one with us.

  • Endeavor
    October 9

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    Very Good

    Hear the mothers of
    your homeland cry
    bold labor pains
    of freedom and re-birth.

    Destiny bleeds strong
    in the rivers of our lives.

    Great take on this classic song
    Sure to be glory to the Irish

    Rick



    . Rewarded 4


  • Lady Ireland gold member
    October 9

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    True words Spoken!

    Absolutley beautiful, you have power behind these words.
    good luck in the contest babe.
    Slán agus gra.
    Dolores


  • Elavina silver member
    October 9

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    Wow

    Amazing write loved the boldness, and the strength. Great poem-as usual I'm speechless-I especially like the first and last lines. Way to go!

  • Dobar Dan
    October 9
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    Did I give You Applause?

    Good Luck in the contest - Joe
  • Dobar Dan
    October 9

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    The Heart Bleeds For Freedom

    I like this poem - it reminds me of my grandmother land "Croatia" - she is finally free after centuries of occupying forces ruling over her from neighboring countries - for 600 years they sang a song of freedom - "Croatia has not yet fallen while we are alive" - now they sing freely their national anthem "Beautiful Our Homeland" ---- Bless God - Joe ---------- zdravlje - (good health)


  • Angelflower Greeters member
    October 9

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    This was really beautiful grannydear.. you always put so much heart into your poems.. I really loved this.. as I'm sure Cynthia will like it as well! lots of luck to you in the contest!

    Angel
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