They tell me
'Freedom is never free.'
I know that-
More than most realize.
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Is this freedom? It doesn't seem like freedom is all that great, honestly. We aren't free to do whatever we want. We aren't even free to do whatever we want with our bodies. Not saying that's always a bad thing. We don't have other countries making rules for our government, so in that way I suppose we are free. In the U.S. we have massive corporations behind closed doors making the rules for us. So I fail to see what's so great about 'freedom'.
Let's say this poem glorified Xi Jinping, and you said 'It doesn't seem like [Xi Jinping] is all that great, honestly.' Now you're in a camp with a bunch of Uyghurs. Freedom isn't all it's cracked up to be, but it is still pretty darn great.
This is one of the best and most touching poems I have ever read. On one of the most important, if not the most important of gifts for a happy, balanced human life. Most Americans don/t realize Freedom's wealth and importance because they have never lost it or never had it taken away, as most people in the World have. Thank you for this truthful, impeccable, beautiful and righteous Poem.
NYC piece of art. Thank you for sharing tha, check mine entitled Motherland it might be of interest
One has to defend for one's own freedom as well...thanks for sharing.
James. You have said it very plainly. May we never cease to understand freedom's value and freedom's cost. It is only free to those for whom its price has been paid for by others. Every generation must be on guard and armed to battle for the maintenance of freedom.
I luv this poem, today when we sit so comfortably utilizing our countries amenities, its easy to forget how this freedom was gained in not too distant past...Father of our nation Mahatma Gandhiji is a leading light in our fight for freedom.. thanks for sharing
A beautiful poem, very touching and inspiring...Freedom is indeed a thing of great value and has to be defended at all costs.
The freedom bought at a great price has got to be defended at all costs. It will also demand sacrifices. Let us be ready for it. Thanks.
the freedom that had been bought at a great price, should be valued, as the transaction was based on the sacrifices.. Thought provoking poem..
What a wise poem to read to know about the truth of freedom we enjoy in the world!
A wonder rendition from the inner recesses of the heart. Well done.