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cornball 24

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Fri Jan 11, 2019, 01:31 PM Jan 2019

There is a Lady in New York who has been here many years.

She is the epitome of strength and courage
But is now immersed in tears.
This Lady was an immigrant.
She came to us from France.
Because she loved that we welcomed those
Who came to give their lives a chance.
They came from all across the globe.
Weathered hardship, fear and strife.
Their sacrifice was their vehicle
To enjoy a better life.
Now it saddens me to know
That we have fallen from her favor.
Those principles that we embraced
Now from freedom's path we waiver.
Those broken shackles that represent
Her words of promised freedom
Now choke our nation's fiber
As we no longer guarantee them.
But our better nature's will prevail
As she emboldens our reserve.
No despot shall impede our quest
For it is Liberty we serve.

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There is a Lady in New York who has been here many years. (Original Post) cornball 24 Jan 2019 OP
Time to reread The New Colussus. ProudMNDemocrat Jan 2019 #1
Beautiful! Power 2 the People Jan 2019 #2
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