Freedom

No matter, what I have and I get, No matter, whatever I achieve. If success goes to my head, And it provokes hate and regrets! I am not free to be me, Greed remains my impish glee! If I am biased, I know it, And find it logical for my benefit. If I am not upright, And have no conscience to confide. I am not free to be me, Just a dead soul’s shameless spree! If I learn to quit, And it becomes my habit. If I point out your flaws, And for myself, I forget all the laws. I am not free to be me, Vampire in me, becomes the signatory! Life is a battle, And if I don’t play a fair game. If fear limits me and my creativity, And this doesn’t set my spirit aflame. I am not free to be me. Timidity becomes the referee! If I trifle with the emotions of those who love me, And those who blindly trust me. Hey! I am still not free! I am selfish, yet I set a plea! For me, freedom is “free to be me.” And I shall be free when I conquest myself. That’s the only key! Yes! You do agree! 30/03/2019 Freedom to nothing to something Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Delilah Ventura

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/20/2019 2:24:00 AM

"If fear limits me and my creativity, And this doesn’t set my spirit aflame." I certainly hope that FEAR never takes hold of you, for this is the only thing that might squelch your creativity. Always remember these lines; they are wise, and they are your own. Nice one.

Aditi Sheemar
Date: 5/26/2019 2:06:00 AM

One good thing about today's generation is their will power, their confidence and positivity. But it is equally important to grow up with moral values. Integrity and being upright, I feel makes us most confident.... Thankyou for admiring it:)