Where Is This Land

Dianne L Holden 1949 (Louisiana)



Where is this land known as freedom
They say it begins on the western shore
Upon approaching this promised land stands a colossal woman with torch in hand
Immigrants are welcomed by her lighted lure
The seven points upon her crown represent the freedom on this ground
The amber torch held in hand reinforces this promised land
After exploring this glorious place, all are left with a feeling of disgrace
One will agree, where is the freedom promised me
Turmoil, controversy, inhumanity--is this called freedom beyond the western sea
This land called freedom can only be a deserted island in an unknown sea

About this poem

The poem is about freedoms and promises in a glorious land that does not meet up to the standards of complete freedoms.

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Written on January 25, 2024

Submitted by dianneh.34318 on January 25, 2024

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Closest metre Iambic octameter
Characters 606
Words 104
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 10

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