Tears of LibertyI thought I saw the Lady cry ~beneath her glory and might I thought I saw her shed a tear ~beneath the New York skyI thought I saw her ... heavy ~laden with empty sorrow I thoug
Tears of Liberty
I thought I saw the Lady cry ~ beneath her glory and might I thought I saw her shed a tear ~ beneath the New York sky
I thought I saw her shoulders, heavy ~ laden with empty sorrow I thought I saw her close her eyes ~ praying for tomorrow
I thought I saw her bow her head ~ in deep and dark despair I thought I saw her flame grow dim ~ atop her jaded hair
And twixt the pale blue moon and the plumes of burning embers I thought I saw the Lady sigh ~ from times that she remembered
Of freedom and liberty ~ happiness and peace The pursuit of every American ~ from sea to shining sea
Where once she stood in pride ~ a symbol of our Nation She now stands humbled with sympathetic reservation
Peering down upon the ruins ~ she sees a glimmer of hope An echo of prayers ~ from her patrons, she loves so
There in the multitudes ~ in the wake of fear & tragedy In the light of darkness ~ humanity helping humanity
With resolve in her eyes ~ I thought I saw her smile As she looked towards the ocean ~ across many a mile
Standing still for liberty ~ justice and peace Still the beacon for the world ~ and all that still believe
In freedom and humanity ~ God's only grace That terror shall never deprive ~ nor steal ~ from the whole human race....
Special Note: Tears of Liberty has recently been inducted into the Ellis Island collection of commemorative poetry in honor of the Statue of Liberty in New York City, NY.
Copyright 2001 - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Lady Camelot/C. Bailey-Lloyd
You HAVE Permission to publish this reknown poem so long as a copy of publication or website link are sent to the author. ladycamelot@holistcjunction.com
