In the land of liberty, an unrest grows deep,
Farmers and merchants, discontented souls they keep;
Forced to pay taxes from a distant rule,
It's time for change, it can no longer be cruel.
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The Spirit of ’76
Category: Poems
Charity
In a world filled with misery,
A flicker of hope still shines brightly.
The virtue of charity's a beacon,
Giving light to those in darkness, seeking warmth and comfort.
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Envy
A whisper in shadows, a serpent coiled tight,
Envy rears its head, unbeknownst to sight.
A twisted desire, so deeply ingrained,
Born from comparing what we lack and gained.
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The Tale of Adam and Eve
In God's great garden did He create,
A man both strong and fair;
He breathed into him life,
And named this gentle soul, Adam.
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Legacy of the Space Shuttle Challenger
In the year nineteen-eighty-six, January twenty-eight was a day bright and clear,
A rocket stood poised in the launch bay, the space shuttle Challenger drew near.
With seven brave souls aboard her hull, their mission held great promise to see,
The first teacher among them, so eager to touch outer space's vast mystery.
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Modern-Day American Christmas
The lights ablaze, the streets alive with cheer;
Houses dressed in red and green, so dear.
Christmas trees shimmering, tall and wide,
Gleaming baubles twinkling from every side.
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A Life Well Lived
A life well-lived, filled with moments dear,
As time ticks on, each year brings us near;
To the gentle embrace that awaits,
When we finally face our ultimate fates.
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The Sad Clown
Paint upon my face, a smile that's false and wide;
To cover tears I try to keep inside.
Within this circus tent, where laughter should abound,
My heart bleeds sorrow as the crowd surrounds.
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The Final Leap
High above the city streets, a towering edifice stands tall
In its embrace, stories upon stories, concrete and glass entwined
Above the hustle and bustle, it's as if time here is stalled
And yet, there's an eerie silence that whispers of the impending fall.
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Endless Echoes of Sorrow
Tears trickle down my cheeks,
Dripping silently without any discreet peaks;
My heart begins to ache, as sorrow fills the air,
And time seems to stop in this moment of despair.
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