The Paradox of Freedom
Surrounded by a sea of people celebrating liberty
Little could they see that they are bound in slavery.
In the light of the day
The darkness was still their way.
Decked in red, white, and blue
Holding their favorite brew,
They are enslaved
Not knowing that they need to be saved.
Their bodies are unshackled
Their souls are chained.
Yet they don’t understand.
In the land of the brave and the free
So many are living in captivity.
Those of us who have been released,
Will we stay silent while our brothers decease?
3 Comments
July 7, 2009 at 2:25 am
nice piece of poetry :)
July 7, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Wow…that’s very powerful Olivia. It’s so true…everyone is so patriotic on Independence Day, but many don’t even realize that they haven’t even gained true freedom because they’re still under the enslavement of sin. Very profound thoughts. Thanks for joining in! :)
Love you,
–Ab
July 7, 2009 at 11:40 pm
I love this poem, Olivia.