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Free to Be

I want to be just like Palestine;
Fair as its summer
Fresh as its spring
Rich as its winter
And what 'tshould bring

Calm as its shores
Rebellious as its sea
Proud and forever
Like the olive tree

Strong as its Rock
Brilliant as its oil
Spirited as its streets
Generous as its soil

I want to be elegant
Just as its nights
Vivid and lively
And always bright

I'll rather die
Or else be free
I'll always fight
For my dignity

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Comments

blows me away
the lilt and waltz and walk
and wander
and strength and dignity
and might!
Yes keep your heart
your dreams
Alight!!

Thank U Rula!

Steven!

from memory on my letter
form ending!
I had forgotten to include
the name to sender
all my thank U's before
feel and read like Im
thanking myself!
Ah the personal touch!

U have it my dear!

a true traveller!
the heart for detail!
a tenderness
and fierceness
I admire!

Your Canadian Reader!

such lovely descriptions and wishes...why cannot we all be this way? good title, loved the structure and imagery. this is a peek into your heart!

*hugs, Cat

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And reply in kind, thanks.

Logically tendered. ~ Gee.
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There is value to commenting and critique, tell us how you feel about our work.
This must be the place, 'cause there ain't no place like this place anywhere near this place.

This has a lyrical tone to it and the way you've structured it helps to enhance the read. Your imagery is well described making it easy to visualize things that you love about Palestine. I believe this was written form the heart which makes it an even more enjoyable read!
'Free to Be' .....wouldn't it be nice if we could all shared this goal and pursue it together?!!

valene

and gentlemen for your kind and supporting words. They are highly appreciated especially in this critical time.
Thank you

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Bravo! I LOVE IT!

Alid

That's why
now you never read me

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