I Wanna Be Free

I wanna walk up a mountain
swim in the wide blue sea,
walk across life’s busy highway
just to taste of that which is me.

I wanna drive on tracks of steel
pilot an aeroplane,
sledge on slopes of ice crystal snow
be a fireman of a steam train.

Lord please grant me mobility
attach my legs an arm,
I am a freak of chemistry
a product of a human-farm.

There was so much morning sickness
the tablet in array,
yet society lives a lie
chained in subjective disarray.

I wanna travel to the moon
trial zero gravity,
go where there is no resistance
fill the void my life’s cavity.

I wanna have a chance to live
the human way a wife,
to love and cherish have children
normality without the strife.

I wanna sing a hopeful song
forget there’s so much worse,
tell don’t take all things for granted
nor heed that of the siren’s curse.

I wanna earn an emotion
feel the way you all do,
build a bridge to understanding
and give you all my point of view.

 © Harry J Horsman 2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Peck Avatar
October 12, 2021 at 9:53 AM
Your poem can include all people who are different in some way that disallows them from conforming to the strict guidelines set by an uneasy public. A beautiful write, Harry.
Mishra Avatar
October 9, 2019 at 11:09 AM
Absolute wonderful write and expressions.... Desperation for mobility that you asked an arm for legs!!!.... To sing a hopeful song,, urge for emotion.... Wish to bridge understandings.... With all these you have expressed about a unique person who walks not with herd!!! Lovely
Papyrus Avatar
October 18, 2018 at 9:32 AM
If we could sell a peaceful escape as in these words. The whole poem is to live for in pursuit of true happiness without influences. The strength in these beautiful words...WOW!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 10:03 AM
you have shown such insight into the dreaded results of thalidomide here, harry another stunner xx
Brereton Avatar
May 7, 2018 at 4:15 PM
Very well done! Love it!
Sands Avatar
March 31, 2018 at 4:20 PM
I love the genuine expression that comes out in this poem! Well written! :)
Neumann Avatar
March 19, 2018 at 3:29 AM
You are certainly giving a very strong point of view...Your poem touches me.
Gentry Avatar
March 7, 2018 at 6:16 PM
Great imagery and feeling. Like the way you brought it to the end too. We should all get to do these.
De Beaulieu Avatar
March 5, 2018 at 8:03 PM
Hello Harry, I hope you get to do all these things. have a nice evening my friend.
Manassian Avatar
March 3, 2018 at 4:59 PM
A lovely piece, Harry. I, for one, am listening! I wish some of those same things. Thank God we have poetry to give our inner musings life. Thanks for your visit to my Veil poem. Hugs
Manassian Avatar
March 3, 2018 at 4:59 PM
A lovely piece, Harry. I, for one, am listening! I wish some of those same things. Thank God we have poetry to give our inner musings life. Thanks for your visit to my Veil poem. Hugs
Lovejoy-Burton Avatar
February 28, 2018 at 4:39 PM
"I wanna sing a hopeful song forget there’s so much worse, tell don’t take all things for granted nor heed that of the siren’s curse...." Perhaps this is what it is like for a lot to write...I love this poem Harry, because it is about the freedom to just BE. Added to my favourites.
Hagy Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 8:09 PM
Such a deep soul filled write Harry, I really like this one :)...someday we'll all be free :)
Hay Avatar
February 26, 2018 at 10:14 AM
I do hope you can see past your physical challenges! Go do what you cant! Be free! Or focus on all that you 'can' more passionately. Warm regards, Laura
Johnson Avatar
February 21, 2018 at 4:59 PM
If freedom let's you have your way. Does that mean you can finally have your say. Well being free comes from within. And all you have to do is begin. Thanks for stopping by my poem Harry. You have elaborated far and wide with in this poem. The many facets of existing on this planet. Don't get dizzy. :)
Lamoureux Avatar
February 19, 2018 at 8:52 AM
Go for it! In the immortal words of Nike “Just do it” as poets we can live many lives, I enjoyed seeing through your eyes.
Wigley Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 12:52 AM
Aim for the stars, Harry, they'll notice you're looking. Regards, Viv
Thomas Avatar
February 15, 2018 at 10:33 AM
Such sadness and wish written so beautifully. I hope you're doing well Harry :)
Andresen Avatar
February 12, 2018 at 3:38 AM
- A sense of freedom that gives meaning to life, Harry - A wonderful poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Vaso Avatar
February 11, 2018 at 11:55 PM
Harry, such deep thoughts and contemplative write! :) Hope you are doing ok!
Williams Avatar
February 11, 2018 at 11:28 PM
You poured such lot of emotion into this wonderful poem Harry, I loved it and favd it too....Maria
Smith Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 3:02 PM
And you did my friend, well done Harry...
Onclaud Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 1:04 PM
harry, i enjoyed the lyrical flow of your remarkable write... enticed!..huggs
Salehi Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 11:29 AM
" Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace". Excellent
Pandit Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 6:40 AM
Excellent depiction of feelings and wants..you portray well harry, simple desires that occupy life at different times..deeply felt!
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