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Distant Daughters |
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I saw all of Liberty
... and freedom
within your dark eyes!
I learned of Asahel and Andreas
...crossing over the Blue Mountains of Pennsylvania
... and far from Pine Grove, so long ago.
... leaving their home
and family
to fight for Liberty.
... and I learned that all the cold of Valley Forge
... they endured!
Father and Son!
Fought together, and marched ever on,
day by day.
... 'til Brandywine!
... and there they both died.
I look at you Diane!
... at the soldiers
in your beautiful eyes,
... Oh distant daughter of the Revolution!
... I look at you,
and see them both
within your heart.
Sons of Liberty gazing from your
dark,
beautiful eyes.
To Asahel and Andreas
... I can only say
thanks!
For Liberty!
... for this woman with freedom in her eyes.
She has welcomed me
home. |
By
Lou J. Klaiber
Copyright 2002
Listed August
12, 2009 |
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