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Slave of Freedom

It isn’t the toil but drive, that wears down a man. Abilities and choices are infinite, but where is time when duties are many. Man is a slave to his freedom of choice. Unable to commit freedom masters him, assigns the lot, prescribes course of action and makes his fate. All men are free, but they put on shackles themselves and cry out against tyranny. Defeating own self man invents demons and evil to sacrifice a goat that hasn’t escaped. Restless pursuit of freedom tires a man down into slavery. Freedom becomes a dream men awake cannot see.

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Tom Arnone

Date: 9/9/2016 8:23:00 PM

Great write, Denis -- and how true are your words. Sometimes we have too much freedom of choice -- without a clue to its proper use or selection. :-)

Denis Zukic
Date: 9/11/2016 11:36:00 AM

Thank you

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/23/2016 10:20:00 PM

Denis, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

Denis Zukic
Date: 6/27/2016 12:40:00 PM

Thank you Linda. I write mostly about Nature or philosophical issues (as the poem above). Feel free to criticize ( constructively or not ) :)

Honestly J.T.

Date: 6/21/2016 6:57:00 AM

Very true. Good poem -JT

Denis Zukic
Date: 6/21/2016 11:29:00 AM

Thank you

Skat A

Date: 6/20/2016 10:44:00 PM

Denis, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT**

Denis Zukic
Date: 6/21/2016 11:28:00 AM

Thank you SKAT for a very warm welcome to Poetry Soup. I am writing under the pseudonym of "Kame" , though here it comes up under my "official" name. Though I have been writing poetry for several years, only recently have I been publishing it. I expect it will lead to a lot of fulfilling moments as the one reading your comment was. Again thank you, and looking forward to hearing more from you. Kisses