Freedom’s never free

 ‘Freedom’s never free’ Trgates,7/3/2026

Our stories bring rain
tears from grief’s pain and laughter 
Flags waved and Flags draped. 

Freedom’s never free
roads paved with other’s headstones 
storms remove some names. 

Willows see Dogwoods 
suns recline upon their beds 
Redbirds visiting. 

Our stories make paths
like between cobblestone roads
graves mark this freedom. 

Flags are flown and draped
first they’re baptized in Jordan 
so we see their stars. 

Freedom’s never free
Red and Yellow, Black and White
bowed and raised our heads. 

Our stories write yours
praying our freedom you’ll share
free both here and there.