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Break Free
August 17, 2010
A butterfly spreads its wings,
An eagle takes flight,
A fish whirls,
Like them,
I must,
I break free.
A monkey leaps,
A dolphin flips high,
A cheetah escapes,
Just let go,
And break free.
© Grace L., Bacolod City, Philippines
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starlight26 GOLD said...
on Sep. 10 2010 at 5:58 pm
I like it. I never compared breaking free with animals though. Great work :) Check out some of my stuff if you'd like. thanks
Lostonaplanet GOLD said...
on Sep. 8 2010 at 8:07 pm
Thank you! I am really glad you like it. :)
Lostonaplanet GOLD said...
on Sep. 8 2010 at 8:07 pm
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it and it's great to know people are ready my work!
Thesilentraven PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 8 2010 at 7:49 pm
I love the way that the animals provide an example so clearly to a human. Its very well written, for freedom is so necessary for us. And yet, despite the sorrow of confinement, the 'caged bird sings...'
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