Freedom to be

We hold these truths to be self evident...

Such inspiring words

Our freedoms come from our creator

Whatever or whoever that may be

That was the intent, that was the meaning

But we as a people have forgotten those words

We don’t open our eyes to see

Freedom of speech, the grandest of all

Say what you wish

Speak your mind

Stand up and be heard

Have no fears from the powers that be

But don’t say something offensive or contrary

For that upsets the herd

Freedom of speech applies to all of us

Not merely those that share thoughts

Differing ideas drive us forward with caution

Identical ideas throw it to the wind

Freedom of religion, intended to stop persecution, from even the mightiest of kings

Worship who you want

Your god is your own

I hope your god is benevolent

And I hope mine is too

There must be something greater than man

But technology and celebrity replace the good book

Our disdain of different thought

Doesn’t matter anyway

Most of us worship at the alter of Amazon

Freedom from want, such a noble idea

All things provided

Opportunity abounds

But freedom isn’t free

Money drives the world we’ve made

And someone needs to be paid

Be wary of gifts from the shiny elected

The “Haves” and the “Have nots”

That’s what they say

They can make you a “Have” too

But then you’ll be their slaves

Freedom from fear, the hardest to grant

To fear is human

Nothing is a sure thing

Uncertainty rules the day

The very freedoms we all share are our biggest foe

Speak your mind and offend, be banned or get assaulted

If you say what I don’t like, don’t you dare speak at all

Worship who you want, and be attacked by a believer of another

The heavens aren’t big enough for our gods to share space

Want leads to aspiration, accomplishment and prosperity

Make your own way in this world

Giving can not be guaranteed

We hold these truths to be self evident...

Such forgotten words

Our creator has been removed from the notion

Now people make the rules

Those that don’t want us to question what they say

Fear the ones who grant our freedoms

For they can always take them away