On Being Free

Somewhere in the vastexpanse of

Earth, air, sea and sky

The fires born of freedomsoar

And beg to question why.

 

And banners wave as flagsunfurl

And anthems waft the air

As those who paid theprice

Are eulogized with lovingcare.

 

The faithful find herfavor

As the doubters weigh herfate,

While the soft sweet songof freedom

Lays her feast upon myplate.

 

And grateful for herkindness, 

And thankful for hergrace,

And longing for herloving smile

To bless the human race;

 

To fill every corner withher light

And issue her decree, to

Give every heart a moment

To reflect

                  On being free.