Spirit of Los Angeles

Text from the plaque: "Sculpture by the artist De L'Esprie. De L'Esprie would like to especially thank her apprentice Alain Diaz and Rick Caruso and his staff at Caruso Affiliated Holdings for their confidence and support. Sculpture cast by The National Heritage Collections Society, Westlake Village, CA. David Spelterberg, Founder. 818 991 0933." There is another plaque, which contains a poem by Noelle Donfeld, reproduced below.

Firmly planted under my feet Is a land that cries for freedom. Firmly planted in my heart Are the people who long to live As an eagle flies In boundless skies, Rising, rising. I am determined to stand Tall and strong and free This is my country, my land; It's part of me. Firmly planted in my fist Is the seed of my own freedom. Firmly planted in my will Is the power to let it grow Like the winter grain That fills the plain. Rising, rising. I am determined to stand Tall and strong and free. This is my country, my land; It's part of me. This is my country, my land And my destiny. copyrighted Noelle Donfeld, 2000.

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