Liberty
We may assume it is god given
But in reality it is not so
We are always watched and controlled
By persons of whom we do not know
All humans are free
The tree huggers claim
How lofty and pleasing are their aims
But I often wonder if they are insane
Man cannot and will never be free
Not when there are limits on his
God given liberty
Laws abound that do beat us down
They that were elected
Often forget we
Who made them gods on earth
Why has the government given
A two fingered salute to my individuality?
Am I not a member of
A democratic society?
They trample me with words
That aim to confuse
Why are laws and government policy
Of such complexity?
Why must I always need a lawyer
To make those in power
Aware that I am free?
I am not physically in chains
But the terms I have to live under
Will surely reduce me to
A mass if ill will
Come what may I will make
Those who abandon humanity
Pay dearly
My conscience will spur me
And I will stand up for society
Am I not after all
A man that god gave innate liberty?
Mr Authority do think of me
I suggest and hope you will
Treat me dearly
I will fight and trumpet equality
I will not be created a new man by you easily
I know the value of my humanity
Every day is but a headache
For I constantly fight for what is my greatest property:
The ability to be me
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