Freedom (Writing 101, A Poem A Day)

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Writing 101, A Poem A Day: Day 5: Freedom
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Freedom is a fundamental need. It is so powerful that nations go to war for it. People engage in both despicable and heroic deeds to gain it. In the name of freedom we suffer, make sacrifices, and attempt to perform miracles. For freedom we are willing to lose everything and risk our lives, since no life really is one without freedom.

What freedom means is open to interpretation, which is why it’s been a recurring subject in art. In today’s poem, share your take on freedom. While you’re at it, be fearless with your thoughts. Don’t hold back. Unleash your emotions and be honest with yourself. Uncensored writing coming from the heart often produces the most amazing read.

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“Life, Love, Liberty”

Freedom

Freedom is to be who you are without being ashamed
Freedom is to love someone without being blamed
Freedom is to walk home in the dark without being raped
Freedom is to say your thoughts out loud without being hated
Freedom is to choose whether you turn left or right
Freedom is to surrender without a fight

Freedom is,
To be who you are
Where you are
When you are
Let no one
Tell you differently

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10 thoughts on “Freedom (Writing 101, A Poem A Day)”

    • Hi Lucile, I also just noticed your post on the commons! So many posts, hard to keep tabs 😉 This is my first time around on this particular setting, love the prompts so far! You are doing great work with poetry again: you’re a poet and did not know it 🙂

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      • It’s really a lot and I can hardly read them all. I was happy to see you there again. The prompts are super nice. I like them too and the freedom to do as we please.
        You’re too generous as always. I’m truly enjoying to do it again but I wouldn’t call me a poet. Let me learn a bit more!

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