Freedom To Choose

To me, freedom is the right to choose
Whether we win or lose is up to us.
Winner take all, the losers lose,
or work nine to five: win by peruse 

It takes all kind 
but none with flippant mind
to debate humankind
rights divine 

True freedom came out of Edinborough,
from clash after clash of brilliant minds,
within an essay most could empower,
as inspired by the divine.

Incorporated into our constitution
before it had its name.
Delivering a great nation
which quickly rose to fame.

I believe:
	I have the right To:	
			What
		        	When
		        	Where
		      	To whom
		    	For as long as
			I WANT- - - 

So what does that make me?
	First I am a dictator and unfair.
	Second I am arrogant with cold hearted air.
	Third I’m a bubble head with no chance of repair.

Are you protected from someone like me?
	Yes the courts provide solace if I invade
	beyond my space with a tirade.
	Punishment should keep one afraid
	of frivolous accusations, comments made.

The golden rule is by far the best tool.
For how plans are made and how laid.

Common sense across the fence.
A neighborly way each day.


© Jun 05 2010 For Dane’s “Freedom to Chose” contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 7/6/2010 1:32:00 PM
Interesting perspective on the topic. Congratulations on your win in Dane Ann's contest. Enjoy your success. I wish you many more. Karen
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Date: 7/6/2010 6:53:00 AM
Congrats Charles on your HM in the freedom and liberty contest with this outstanding write.. enjoy your very special win my friend.. with luv from the "Sweetheart" ..AlohA...
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Date: 7/6/2010 4:25:00 AM
Congratulations Charles on your win in Dane Ann's contest "Liberty and Freedom to Choose". Love, Carol
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Date: 6/7/2010 9:24:00 AM
I see the weekend brought a lot of inspiration to all PoetrySoup Poets. I enjoyed reading you poetry today Charles. Wishing you the best in the contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/6/2010 5:46:00 PM
enjoyed reading
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Date: 6/6/2010 3:44:00 PM
always a pleasure to read, the best of luck Mr. Henderson. Have yourself a nice one,..Sidney LeeAnn
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