Alexis Y. Poet Free verse

Free Speech

They say we have free speech:

But tell how me free is it?
The minute I express myself
and it's something you don't
agree with or believe in my 
speech is no longer free.

Don't get me wrong I don't 
believe in being disrespectful
or rude. 

When a person uses their free
speech as a weapon to tear
another down, it's not right.

However we should be given
a platform, to speak freely as 
we want to without a person 
judging the way we spoke.

Let's face it we must learn to
agree to disagree. If I stand
my ground for something I
believe in, I shouldn't be in
jeopardy of losing my job.

If I can't express myself 
freely, I have been robbed
of my “free” speech.

If one is able to dictate how
and what I speak, I never had
free speech in the first place.


2-21-19
Alexis Y.

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Gershon Wolf March 3, 2019 at 11:41 AM It seems that these days we have stood the 'Four Freedoms' on their heads: We have freedom FROM religion; in many venues we are NOT free to speak; the press has FREEDOM to write falsehoods, to NOT verify information; and speakers we disagree with cannot gather ASSEMBLIES. So much for our heretofore celebrated 'four freedoms.' Thank you for writing this thought-provoking piece, Alexis. Best wishes, Gershon

Joseph P. DiMino February 25, 2019 at 10:23 PM Free speech and Free Will are both an illusion. A thoughtful work. I enjoyed the read very much.

Andrew Fairchild February 24, 2019 at 1:42 AM Amen! There is, or used to be, in Hyde Park, in London, an open mic for free speech use. You are right, we must all work together in our ordinary lives to keep Free Speech free! Thank You for your Love of Freedom!

Andrea Dietrich February 23, 2019 at 12:37 PM Yes, people in their jobs often suppress horrible feelings about things going on in the workplace just to hang onto their jobs. it's just not right! Good one.

Nette Onclaud February 22, 2019 at 12:43 PM alexis, you speak from a fair, sincere heart...sadly,leaders threaten those who express the truth... greaat work!..huggs

Caren Krutsinger February 22, 2019 at 6:03 AM Free speech is dead, I am sorry to say, Alexis. I am glad you started this. Stand back and hold on!

Heidi Sands February 21, 2019 at 3:42 PM Very well said Alexis! Excellent! :)