Freedom's Power

Deep regrets lie within
He misses his wife and family

Tears fall down his aging face
His lawyer dropped his case

Numerous luxuries outside
But it's in the darkness he presides

Tastes of anger, he's stuck
No longer believes in luck

Self worth diminishes from degrading stares
Loneliness consumes him; no one cares

Made a big mistake, he was wrong
Consequences remain to be paid, stay strong

Forgetting how it feels to be cared about
Without freedom he goes crazy, screams and shouts

Good news, a letter from his wife
Wrote about the kids, she misses him in her life

Again his heart breaks
Didn't know what a difference he makes

The day to begin fresh and new
He now knows that not having freedom can do
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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