Freedom

Poem

As I Am

Calling to me

Like a beacon

I was born free

Despite what people believe

I am not your slave or maid or supply

Or property, possession

I’m me

I want my freedom

Free to be me

Free to breathe

Free to exist

Free to speak

Free to fly

Free to expand

Free to be seen

Free to be loved

Free to be free

I have every right to be

If you loved me

You would want me free

You could be free with me

You know how to love

Just not me

So with you

I can’t ever be free

You don’t choose it

You consistently choose pain

If you don’t want freedom for me

You don’t love me

If you don’t want happiness for me

You don’t love me

If you can’t be my peace

You’re not for me