Do we appreciate the tiny daily freedoms most overlook? |
Freedom Freedom is a relationship where I am challenged to acheive what it is that burns in my soul without jealousy or spite, without threat or domination. Freedom is having a partner who is not afraid to let me go for a moment without fear of being left alone, forever, knowing the less he holds me, the more he has of me to love. Freedom is being a child who learned from my mother that it was okay to paint a frog purple, or the sky green, if that's how I saw it and that a moment of creative expression was worth more than the mess it made. Freedom is living in a country where I can speak my mind or choose not to, without fear of ignorance and hate, judgement, or retribution by those who don't agree. Freedom is being myself, however I was made, for what I chose to do with my life for the language I speak, and the beliefs I hold or question, without regret or apology. Freedom is being ourselves, without being told who to be, and knowing deep inside that every single one of us has something this world needs that only we can provide. SWPoet _____________________________________________ Old version Thank you Raregem for challenging me to improve this. Freedom Freedom is an afternoon alone With no expectations from work or home. A long drive with nowhere to be For at least two hours or three Those moments after the kids fall asleep Time on your own for hobbies you keep To make a mistake without repercussions To receive forgiveness for meaningless blunders Speaking about your beliefs without fear Being unashamed to cry a few tears Living in harmony with others around you Without feeling hate for creeds you subscribe to Freedom is knowing you are just fine The way your God made you, in His image divine. SWPoet |