FREEDOM

loosed reins into an unknown land

FREEDOM

and is freedom found in the familiarity of knowing
or in the untouched planes of pasture
rippling like skin
a being that will either
sigh in agreement or
flinch in revolt, at your touch

is freedom your friend or your enemy
does she know you already
or have you assumed your status
your inter-relational placement
what is she whispering to the judge
about you

freedom is not just a tether that’s loosed
it’s the ocean without a boat
wondering if you float?
you didn’t know before
but you said the ocean was your friend
what did the ocean say
in reply

open your eyes
chains are sometimes undefined
and you, are not the author of the word
or of the world
you desire to explore
or conquer
for yourself

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