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Freedom isn't something

We should ever take for granted

It's a feeling resting deep inside

It's roots are firmly planted


From birth to death we struggle

To always do what's right

And sometimes lose our focus

We question and lose sight


Lose sight of what's important

Get hung up with petty things

Forget that there are people

Who don't have anything


Homes destroyed in an instant

Feeling terror all day

Is this the day their life will end

Ruthlessly snatched away?


The real measure of freedom

Is buried deep in our soul

Reach down deep every day

The truth will make you whole

Freedom isn't something We should ever take for granted It's a feeling resting deep inside It's roots are firmly planted From birth to death we struggle To always do what's right And sometimes lose our focus We question and lose sight Lose sight of what's important Get hung up with petty things Forget that there are people Who don't have anything Homes destroyed in an instant Feeling terror all day Is this the day their life will end Ruthlessly snatched away? The real measure of freedom Is buried deep in our soul Reach down deep every day The truth will make you whole

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 11/4/2021 1:51:00 PM
Hi! Jack, A well written poem, I like the last stance . It brings the whole poem together. Blessings ~ Debbie
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Jack Ellison
Date: 11/4/2021 4:43:00 PM
I repeat "The will make you whole"! There's nothing more to say! Love om Canada! XOX
Date: 5/23/2015 1:25:00 AM
The last stanza is pure gold. Your words ring true. Sometimes we lose sight of how good we have it, compared to others her are less unfortunate. We are very blessed. Well done! Always, Laura
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Date: 5/23/2015 6:07:00 AM
Sometimes I almost feel detached from my earlier writings! As if I'm reading someone else's poetry... strange!!! Thanks once more sweet Laura... love Jack xxxxx
Date: 8/6/2013 6:37:00 PM
There is much to think about!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 8/6/2013 6:53:00 PM
Don't remember when I wrote this but it still holds true today! I agree... much to think about!

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