Posted in April 2017, NaPoWriMo 2017, Tanka

Uniting in Freedoms

Photo of a wall with the
Photo of a wall with the “Four Freedoms” at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, Washington DC.

Alliteration’s 

Proper stressed syllables 

Join with Assonance

In Prosody to proclaim

Freedom from fear, Speech to each

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Posted in Freedom-July 2013, Triolet

Independence Eve

Independence Eve,
A time to reflect,
Upon all the freedoms we receive.
Independence Eve,
A time to stand for what we believe,
And our liberties to protect.
Independence Eve,
A time to reflect.

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Leona J. Atkinson
07-03-13