This Is Freedom

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Mural, Graffiti, Street Art, Wall, Catalonia, Spain

"I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.” - Charlotte Bronte I live in a country where I am free free to be me, to say what I want to to think without any hinderance, restraint I am not controlled or ever limited freedom of religion, of speech, of thoughts of education, the ability to vote and complain this is freedom I love being free, never confined knowing nothing of bondage or slavery the power of choice is mine to take I have opportunities and liberty in life my country has human and legal rights I know nothing of war in my country no bombs will wake my sleep at night this is freedom I wish every country in the world knew the freedom that I exist in _______________________ March 19, 2022 Poetry/Verse/This is Freedom Copyright Protected, ID 03-1440-932-19 All Rights Reserved, 2022, Constance La France Written for the Premier contest, Freedom sponsor, Robert James Liguori, Judged 03/21/2022 Fifth Place

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/22/2022 12:25:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. Freedom is a priceless gift from others. Have a blessed day with your win.......................

Constance La France
Date: 3/22/2022 8:18:00 PM

Paula, thanks so much for the congratulations and the compliment, blessing ~Constance

Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/22/2022 1:51:00 AM

"free to be me" - May be the greatest of freedom concepts. Concluded with a beautiful wish. Congratulations!

Constance La France
Date: 3/22/2022 9:09:00 AM

Christuraj, thank you for the compliment and congratulations ~Constance

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 3/19/2022 9:14:00 PM

Freedom is most valued, when we lose it. Superb write, Constance!

Constance La France
Date: 3/20/2022 7:56:00 AM

Seeker, thanks for the comment and compliment on my poem, yes, freedom is a precious thing to have ~Constance

L Milton Hankins

Date: 3/19/2022 8:12:00 PM

Exceptionally fine entry, Constance. I wish every person in every country could know it, too. Freedom Is Precious!!!!

Constance La France
Date: 3/20/2022 7:57:00 AM

Milt, thanks so much for the compliment, yes freedom is precious ~Constance

Bill Baker

Date: 3/19/2022 5:40:00 PM

Great entry, Constance. Fit topic well and great poem on freedom. Your humanity shown through your poetry. I like it! Bill

Constance La France
Date: 3/20/2022 7:58:00 AM

Bill, thanks so much for the compliment on my poem, appreciate a lot ~Constance