The bell of liberty is sundered now
No longer audible is freedom’s ring
To mend its broken form, we know not how
For it is cracked, along with everything
Crushed in the hot, moist maw of a dog day
This symbol of freedom could not withstand
The ancient, animal will to obey
Which howls, slavering, at ambitions grand
We are all hounds in an unsightly pack
And though we yearn to run madly at will
To our appointed place we must come back
And whining, pay what’s asked by the steep bill
Accumulated while we spend our days
Not free, but bound by ancient, dogged ways
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Nota Bene: This effort was prompted by the inimitable Mikeydred; the details can be found below:
The historical significance of this July day is spelled out in the calendar he generously supplied thusly:
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“For it is cracked, along with everything” is a great line! All the brokenness…
Some wonderful words in your resoundliy excellent verses
Sense of loss and disillusionment regarding the liberty and freedom. Love it! 💌
Oooo, this was so poignant! I loved it!
Nice one! All hounds in an unsightly pack, hahahaha
Is there such a thing as a freedom, still we hope as the bell tolls, sounding our call to arms...and freedom.
Honored to be the first to like this.