Liberty

We may assume it is god given But in reality it is not so We are always watched and controlled By persons of whom we do not know All humans are free The tree huggers claim How lofty and pleasing are their aims But I often wonder if they are insane Man cannot and will never be free Not when there are limits on his God given liberty Laws abound that do beat us down They that were elected Often forget we Who made them gods on earth Why has the government given A two fingered salute to my individuality? Am I not a member of A democratic society? They trample me with words That aim to confuse Why are laws and government policy Of such complexity? Why must I always need a lawyer To make those in power Aware that I am free? I am not physically in chains But the terms I have to live under Will surely reduce me to A mass if ill will Come what may I will make Those who abandon humanity Pay dearly My conscience will spur me And I will stand up for society Am I not after all A man that god gave innate liberty? Mr Authority do think of me I suggest and hope you will Treat me dearly I will fight and trumpet equality I will not be created a new man by you easily I know the value of my humanity Every day is but a headache For I constantly fight for what is my greatest property: The ability to be me