<div style="background:#fff;border:#bbb dashed 1px;padding:5px"><a href="http://en.citatepedia.ro/comments.php?id=431294" style="color:#000;text-decoration:none"><div style="margin:10px 0"><strong>Spirit of Independence</strong></div><div style="margin:10px 0">I, am the Spirit of Independence.<br>Long before I was known, I existed.<br>I was born and reside in the air.<br>On wings of all winds I fly free.<br>I am immortal and unconquerable.<br>At times, subtle ‘n’ soft, fleeting.<br>Gentle, silent as a summer’s zephyr.<br>Others, rampant as a gale’s fury.<br>Infectious to all I caress.<br>Upon me, many have attempted, <br>to impose their wills.<br>Successful, only at inviting failure.<br>In the hearts of free peoples, I thrive.<br>Those who endure, under tyranny’s rule, <br>I infect with rebellious paragons.<br>Souls desiring independence and freedom.<br>I search out to liberate from their shackles, <br>all who envision a free life I influence.<br>To pursue their dreams I encourage.<br>In all free lands I dwell, <br>abiding, in the hearts of those craving liberation.<br>To souls fleeing despotism, my doors are open.<br>Within each, I instill the will to resist enforced domination, <br>diabolic temptations, disguised by false promises.</div><div style="margin:10px 0">The flame of Liberty’s torch, a beacon to freedom.<br>At America’s gates I am present.<br>Joyously, I shout a welcome to newcomers.<br>From those who walk a path of malevolence.<br>Should my adopted, now free charges, <br>suffer threat or intimidation.<br>My warriors shall bare, girded sword’s points in defense.<br>Those who attempt to oppress shall be conquered, <br>and driven from Freedom’s portal.<br>They shall be forced back to the shadows and shrouds, <br>from whence they craftily emerged.</div><div style="margin:10px 0">Grasslands to remain fertile plains, <br>to yield bountiful harvest to accommodate all.<br>Warriors of independence shall ensure.<br>The wills of the people will not be subverted, <br>by alien forces and determined oppression.<br>Freedom to never succumb to domination, <br>or rule by dictatorship.<br>This I vow, for I am the Spirit of Independence. </div><div style="margin:10px 0">01Feb10</div><div style="margin:10px 0"><br /></a><br />poem by <a href="http://en.citatepedia.ro/by.php?a=Kurt+Hearth">Kurt Hearth</a><div class=q> <img src="https://www.citatepedia.ro/g/32share.png" style="float:left" alt="Share"> <script type="text/javascript" src="//s7.addthis.com/js/300/addthis_widget.js#pubid=citatepedia" async="async"></script><div style="display:inline-block" class="addthis_sharing_toolbox" data-url="http://en.citatepedia.ro/comments.php?id=431294" data-title="Spirit of Independence de Kurt Hearth" data-description="I, am the Spirit of Independence. Long before I was known, I existed. I was born and reside in the air. On wings of all winds I fly free. I am immortal and unconquerable. At times, subtle ‘n’ soft, fleeting. Gentle, silent as a summer’s zeph..."></div> </div> </div>

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