The Four Freedoms

Posted on 2019/04/23 by Bartholomew Barker

Time for our fourth (but not final) Two for Tuesday of the month! Pick one prompt or use both…your choice!

Write a free poem.
Write a not free poem.

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The Four Freedoms

“Freedom isn’t free”
or so I’ve heard.
It isn’t hungry either
nor is it fearful.

I encourage you speak out
even though I don’t agree.
I defend your worship
even though I don’t believe.

Be not afraid.
There’s no free lunch
but I’m happy to share.

About Bartholomew Barker

Bartholomew Barker is one of the organizers of Living Poetry, a collection of poets and poetry lovers in the Triangle region of North Carolina. Born and raised in Ohio, studied in Chicago, he worked in Connecticut for nearly twenty years before moving to Hillsborough where he makes money as a computer programmer to fund his poetry habit.

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9 Responses to The Four Freedoms

rollercoasterrideonlife says:

2019/04/23 at 23:15

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- Bartholomew Barker says:
  
  2019/04/23 at 23:17
  
  Thanks!
  
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  - rollercoasterrideonlife says:
    
    2019/04/23 at 23:55
    
    It’s true but those who seek it must be given without any charges….🤓👍👏all the best
    
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  - rollercoasterrideonlife says:
    
    2019/04/23 at 23:55
    
    It’s a good one and thought provoking…all d best for all others to come
    
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  - Bartholomew Barker says:
    
    2019/04/24 at 11:51
    
    Thank FDR. I just stole his idea.
    
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Lisa Tomey says:

2019/04/24 at 00:25

Love it!

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- Bartholomew Barker says:
  
  2019/04/24 at 11:55
  
  Thanks! Glad it works. I was feeling rushed since I had a workshop last night.
  
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Violet Lentz says:

2019/04/24 at 10:15

Whew! That was nicely done.

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- Bartholomew Barker says:
  
  2019/04/24 at 11:56
  
  Thanks! This one should probably be longer but I had to get something posted before bedtime.
  
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