“Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add ‘within the law’ because law is often but the tyrant’s will and always so when it violates the rights of individuals.” – Thomas Jefferson
“Virtue has a veil, vice a mask.” – Victor Hugo
“I say I am stronger than fear.” – Malala Yousafzai
fear is not an option
le journal
the internet
telematin
France 24
the word floods
all forms of media
as the body count
rises in Paris
islamic states
(i refuse to capitalize hatred)
declared war on France
–
i set down the paper
address my laptop
john lennon’s haunting strains
filling my head
nous ne nous rendrons pas
our media is not stuck in
shock and awe mode
nous sommes unis
on with life
Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité
–
unlike terrorist
skulking about the city
hiding behind masks,
headcoverings, disguises
nous ne nous cachons pas
we take to the streets
le café
le theatré
all life is calling
VIVA LA PARIS
et
VIVA LA FRANCE
bisous,
lea
I’ll second that, Léa 🙂
Thank you Polly. 🙂
VIVA LA PARIS et VIVA LA FRANCE indeed!
Merci beaucoup. Nous sommes unis!
I got this link from a reader:
You stated it simply, powerfully. This should be everyone’s motto:
“islamic states (i refuse to capitalize hatred)”
Merci beaucoup!
Yes, Lea, VIVA LA PARIS! ❤️
Thank you Jennifer.
Such beauty, power with your words and post. Wish you well Léa ~
Merci beaucoup mon ami!
Lea you express how the whole world feels about this and we must continue living our lives and never give them the satisfaction of being crippled with fear.
Kath, I’ve never experienced the unity that is all around me before. Such spirit no doubt inspired Alexandre Dumas while writing his legendary book ‘The Three Musketeers. “All for one and one for all!” Here it is not just the words.
mille merci, Léa!!! ❤ vive Paris et vive la France – notre patrie!
Merci beaucoup mon amie! vive Paris et vive la France – notre patrie! ❤
Paix a tous!
Mais oui mon amie!