I can't quite say what about this poem caught me, but the simplicity to it had me wanting to read more.
I'm sure we all love a good read. There are those who in fact hate reading, but i'd like to believe it's because they haven't learn to read the literature properly.
This writer published this poem on the 1st of February and modified on the 2nd. In this poem there is a strong message about today's ignorance and how the power of those with evil intent flourish behind the weak. In my opinion.
It's titled "The Fool" and written by shoelesspoet who is also new to the poetry site.
The Fool
Freedom is never given
It is what we earn
Walking among the livin'
The price is what we learn
Existence controlled by another's insecurities
Damages your future opportunities
Though some do not mind being slaves
A person who always craves
Wishing to be free
Scared of the fee
The responsibility is too much to bare
So they live a life far from fair
Freedom is never given
It is what we yearn
Walking among the livin'
Our pride must never burn
Ignorance is control's best tool
For lack of knowledge keeps the clueless fool
Keeping truth far from ears
So they live consumed by unknown fears
Happy to make their master smile
Resisting logic's truth of denial
So master's crime never sees trial
And the slave continues to swallow their bile
Freedom is always taken
It is what we forsake
Walking among the awakened
Our pride is only fake
For if a slave learns of self-value
Then their eyes see the clue
A spark of anger will ignite
And a choice of whether to fight
So a world turns upside down
When a slave strangles the crown
Proving they are not a simple tool
Making the master into the fool
Freedom is what is deserved
It is our God-given right
Walking among the reserved
Our pride can be our light
The quest for Freedom!one of life's biggest challenges, the search for a better life, a better existence.. And the paradox of our masters holding on tightly to maintain this control over us....a struggle between slave and master since time immemorial.. Thank you for this
So very true are these words written by you.
Facade is what we live, life and love we freely give
The points made here are real....explaining some of the untouchables who are unjust and the struggles for the rest of us.
A great coverage of many issues I see
A poem...I learned from thee!
Great post...thank you for that.
Wow! That's a lovely poem from you! I love it.
Freedom! Where art thou?
For how long wilt thou hid yourself from me?
Long Long ago was I taught by Mandela
That you art not given but earn!
Ive walked through the river and fire just for you!
My clan had gone through much pain and suffering because of you!
Freedom! Freedom! Where is thy face?
I must earn you at all cost and let my clan have a taste of you!
Freedom is never given
It is what we yearn
Walking among the livin'
Our pride must never burn
This should be our aim everyday and every hour
amazing words
i like your poetry
beautiful poem, freedom is a big blessed of God , and the right of every person
Thanks for posting a beautiful poem
Wow. I absolutely love this poem.
I love so many parts but my favorite is
"Freedom is what is deserved
It is our God-given right"
This is the best poem I have read in a very, very long time.
Thanks for sharing it, now I have to show it to my husband.
I love this part too. It is so true, the whole thing is just amazing.
"Existence controlled by another's insecurities
Damages your future opportunities
Though some do not mind being slaves
A person who always craves"
"and the choice of whether to fight" brilliant!
Those are not just words those are pearl which was collected from the deep end of the sea and was decorated with great sense and care.Great poetry,thanks for such beautiful post.
The choice of words is extraordinary though simple. In simplicity the brilliance exist rather than complex words and phrases. I am glad that you shared this poem from an beginner.
Its all about freedom, every one love freedom
I love this poem, freedom is what deserved, but many of us don't want it...
I also like to write poems against our society and our way of living life, but I'm not as good as yo yet.
Maybe in time I'll become!
Hmmm.. Its poem good.. Nice story
nice poem
Love this!!!’