Shackled and Chained
Yoked and Bound,
Yearning for freedom,
New worlds, new ground.

Loosen just one chain,
And give a fleeting glance,
Of new worlds, new land,
And freedom’s chance.

Then comes a vow,
He’ll never again be found
Shackled and Chained,
Yoked and Bound.
 

 Fleta Aday, 1996
 
Inspired by Charles Powell's Revolutionary War experience.

Copyright © 1996 Fleta Aday