Paul F. Lenzi has written a terrific short free-verse poem with one of my favorite quotes as a motif.  Enjoy it here over at his blog:

Live Free or Die.

For anyone interested, I believe the quote is most commonly attributed to Revolutionary War General John Stark: “Live free or die; death is not the worst of evils.”

I think it was a postwar toast with his men.  It seems like a fine sentiment to which to raise a glass.