Our CPC Blog Party Celebrates Freedom!
April 13th is Founding Father Thomas Jefferson’s 268th birthday. He wrote the Declaration of Independence and thus became our first official spokesman for freedom from Great Britain in 1776.
He was our third President, serving two terms from 1801-1809. During that time he was best known for employing the US Marines against the Tripoli pirates who had been thieving off American merchant ships, for approving the Louisiana territory purchase from France in 1803, thereby doubling the size of the United States, and then sending Lewis and Clark to explore what we had bought.
But primarily we revere Jefferson for his articulation in the Declaration of Independence of the basis of American freedom. So we thought this would be an excellent time to celebrate freedom at this party! Here are a few suggestions which might muse youse to write:
-What makes/made you feel most free and what does that feel like?
-What do you get for free in your life that you value highly?
-What are the advantages and disadvantages of having freedom?
Let’s exercise our freedom of speech and create whatever we think is important and worthwhile!
Please save some free time to read and comment freely on your fellow Pals’ stuff. Then exercise your freedom to celebrate Jefferson’s birthday in your own way!
a nickel is five
and the bill is two
five minus two
when Thomas ruled
JT 411
Hello (((Bob))) and congrats on your first blog here! 😀
MY COHOSTESS MICHELLE K. AND I WELCOME YOU TO THE THIRD CPC BLOG PARTY ON FRIENDBURST!
YOU ARE FREE TO WRITE ABOUT FREEDOM IN ANY WAY YOU WANT, OR FREE TO JUST READ AND COMMENT AS YOU CHOOSE!
JUST REMEMBER THE IMPORTANT THANG IS TO BE CREATIVE AND HAVE FUN!
I wrote this when I was a senior in high school in 1963. I was up in a solitary tree in the middle of a farm field behind our family home outside Rochester, New York. I had taken a two-year course in American History and had been impressed by Jefferson’s statement that “I believe America will remain virtuous as long as she remains primarily a nation of farmers. Should Americans become piled upon one another in cities like they are in Europe, then America will become as corrupt as Europe.” Jefferson believed the American experiment in maximum individual freedom depended on ethics and ideals aka virtue for its success, and that virtue was guaranteed by the discipline required to be successful at agriculture. This was a main reason why Jefferson approved the Louisiana Territory purchase from France in 1803, to help assure that there would be plenty of farmland for future Americans to preserve freedom.
Wonderful write Bob…Yes we need more farmland..under the control and ownership of farmers of course not agri-businesses making ethanol …..
I am not free any more
It’s quietly slipped away
Can’t smoke anywhere
Or open my mouth
Out of fear of being Non-PC
Politically correct.. not I
I think free thoughts
I can not speak them
I have free dreams
I can not live them
In an Orwellian fishbowl
Everyone watching,
For real or imagined offenses
Defending people they don’t know
I sit in on a park bench
Smoking a fat cigar
Laughing at fat people
In power-chairs
To fat to waddle
Glaring over their fried chicken
Picnic lunches
Wanting to save me from cancer
By ordering me to put it out
And not politically correct at all
I call them self infected cripples
Sprinkled with profanities for all
And I feel free
Honesty is free
It is an upbringing within thee
One that is true to himself
Is true to all
Special Blog here Bob as all your blogs are..Thank you for you
Look forward to Friday Fling to start rolling again 🙂
.,in heart LovePeaceBlessings , always…Yes, clicked the HEART:)
An oldie from last Veterans’ Day, pre-MySpace Armageddon
showing some love didnt have time for a write today sorr but came by to support your party love and hugs inky
When I’m away from work and daily grind
I feel free from stress when I’m at the beach
Or out in the country where I can unwind
sitting on a hill while eating a peach
There is something about the breeze from the sea
That makes me feel so alive and free
Or the rolling hills of the countryside
That has all my worries and problems subside
Just give me the Oceanside or rolling hills
Where the feeling of peace and freedom spills
For that very moment when I am there
There is no other place that can compare
Michelle R. King
4-12-11
Thomas Jefferson in one of my heroes. He is a pride not only for the Americans but for the entire free world.
Nations that are not not free should draw inspiration from him.
:groovy: History Teacher speaking He knows : 🙂
I followed in the steps of my family tree
Steeped in the dogma of what was right
Served my country this land of the free
Took my kids to church to see the light
Worked hard and earned an honest dollar
Reached down to help others to rise
When a flag passes by I stand a bit taller
When I hear taps I get tears in my eyes
Never miss a turn at the voting booth
Paid my dues now I’m tired and battered
Gettin’ grey ornery and and little uncouth
And today, it’s as if none of that mattered
Today’s not about freedom for me or you
Today’s motto is hurray for me and screw you
:love:
When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. — Thomas Jefferson
Greetings Friends…. Very American theme you’ve got going here…. I don’t think I can write to this one but wanted to say HI ……..
Well now again I am here late yea again …. Sorry 🙁 !!!! Great party those …. Hugs :love: :entertained:
Heres where I stand tough !!!!!! Hugs
SOUL SEARCHER
Always roaming the night
On the hunt for that next en son soul
Are you out there
Are you looking for me
I think not
But I am
Yet always on the hunt
To fine
Love of a different kind
The long lasting love
That never dies
Lives on way after others have die
I am your maker
The undead
I live the lie that all die for
The life of the undead
Humans haunts the dead
The living be willing
Yet some not so willing
But curious as to how
To cheat death
And live to tell
Enjoy just a few more years
Just to relive the ole that was bad
Either way for the good are bad
You do get to live
A bit longer
Cause your always
On the hunt
And are be haunted just to live and die
Over and over
The circle goes
Heaven to be Hell forbid
Year after year on ends
Century s u pond century s
The haunted and only the strong survives
Living and dieing
Always for the human
Angles demons spirits soul
Never dies
Just wondering and haunts
Bring carrying collecting soul of the dead
Always roaming the night
Even some times in day light in shadows
The reaper they creeps
Even the angles sough to seek
Souls of the dead and undead the same
Either way you gotta go no stones unturned
Written By: Bettie Davis ————————————– © April 11 , 2011
Awesome blog and party! Happy Birthday to Thomas Jefferson!
I wish we had politicians like him right now !!!
Late to the party, as usual!
The flight and Freedom of the Eagle….
Did for one of The Friday Fling Challenges
With Bob and Michelle on the CPC!!!
Love the Party Bob and Michelle!
lights of eyes and soars of sights
knowing earths call in kept light
will to seek the inner might
can this spirit be man’s right
wings of angels free to flight
swarm the duly prey delight
soldier of the sky in might
can this spirit be man’s right
travel seas and many site
ride the wind and through the night
greeting souls and inland rite
can this spirit be man’s right
perch upon the stony height
sent from father glory might
living spirit willing fight
can this spirit be man’s right
MM-2011
Thoughtful piece, MM.
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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
Barbara this is the ultimate ….. waited for your write! So good to see you!
I don’t know if this will work , I don’t think the pic n poem is big enough . I copied it of myspazz before they deleted all my poems , but I think they made it to small . Here goes 😉
OMG Wiz love this!!!!!! xoxoxooxoxoxo I always love your alphabet things (forgot the f’n name!) oh Acoustic there man!! got it freaken a!
What can I say free in your eyes
Can I say being in our life
oh to breath your surrendering breath
what can anyone say about till our death?
speak our truth without a heart to break
share a smile …. with volumes in shake
oh Just embrace me……
caress the ever be…
search the wings and free in flights we dream!
Hug’s and Gug’s in Scotty land man this Party Rocks!!!!!
J.T. and MM
Loving the blog and poems guys,<3
Um gonna try and post some music here hope this works as I fail last try at it !!!!!!! Hugs :love:
http://youtu.be/O87iUDZGDKs
“EXPLORING MY MIND”
Random Acts of Poetry
Is never easy
explore my mind
formula in time
The words will surely come
Discombobulate::
I have been all shaken up
And thrown to the ground
They still came back for more
I was so undone
Interdiction:
It was remodeled after I was taken down
Between running and an action word was spoken
To say the lease I was scare to dead by then
But to prohibit more
Was just not for me
Picayune:
Little and very mean the petty little theft
Just too the money and ran
Piddling small-time he was
He forgot to look under my bed
Gratuitous::
Glut and gorge after eating so much
The little buggy could not run very fast
So I just throw a pall of hot water at him
Just to overdo him
I tide him to the sate
And was very satisfy at that
Explore:
Analyze the brain
Make a chart if need be
Examine every means necessary
To get at the root of all things
Always probe the mind for better prospect
Question every word
Research scout search survey and test
Try it all something gotta give
Investigate
Formula:
When indee nothing else works
Get a blueprint of it
Always have a plan in hand
Never know when you need a recipe
Rule an rule use them to the best of your knowledge
Gastropod:
Cowrie limper
Mollusk
Slug
Snail
Omnipotent:
All powerful and almighty
Godlike he thought he was
So great and mighty
Turns out he wouldnt hurt a fly
He was just putty and her hands
Amble:
Mosey
Pace
Pod and ramble was all he did
Rove every where he could
And thought no one would ever fine out
Stroll and strolling up and down the streets
All up in other women faces
Came the day he looked in the wrong face
She was standing there wit a base ball bat
Gave him what he was asking for
Written By: Bettie Davis ——————————— © January 20 , 2011
Hey Bob,sorry I’m a little late. Have been out of town for about 9 days,and just got back Friday night. Good blog here. Angel love,good to see you here. Welcome,and thanks for gracing us with your comment. The CPC(Creative Poetry Corral) is a very creative and friendly site and we love and appreciate your comraderie. 🙂 Peace,and t/y for visiting.
To me,freedom is being who you are in a respectful,honorable,and responsible manner-regardless of the outcome. We so much need that today. May the God of Peace bless you all,and may all of us live in true freedom. Peace,Elfwing.