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FREEDOM’S SONG

Each morning as I peruse
my ever-growing list
of what I want to do today,
where to go,
which direction to take,
what to see,
what I want to accomplish
in these precious few hours
allotted to me each day,
I remember at once
how blessed I really am
to have the freedom
to do as I have planned,
to take whichever path
suits my fancy as I choose.
And at the same time
I must remind myself again
that I have freedoms
denied to so many
whose hopes and dreams
go unfulfilled,
their freedoms suppressed,
their days full of agony
and perpetual despair.

So as this day unfolds,
I remember to give thanks
to those who have made
and continue to make possible
the freedoms I enjoy.
And I pray for peace
and freedom for all
every day and everywhere.

(c) barbara kausteklis 4-13-11

Written for CPC “Celebration of Freedom/
Thomas Jefferson’s Birthday.”

http://www.friendburst.com/blog/29777/cpc-blog-party-celebrates-freedom/

Thanks always for your visits and comments.

Wishing you a beautiful day ahead.

~barb~