What better freedom is there than this? I will never forget!
Freedom
by Stephanie S. Sawyer
Freedom is the joy of flight Freedom is the thrill of movement; To not be held back, To make one’s own choice, To choose one’s own path, To set one’s own limits. Ahhh, freedom! freedom! freedom!
Remembrance still on my soul, I tenderly handed my keys To pulsing brown eyes Dancing before me; My son, now a man Lusting that freedom Yes, freedom! freedom! freedom!
My blue bullet sat silent before us Begging for freedom and flight My son, with my genes, Was no meager soul, Passion was dripping, Calling his name. Freedom! Aaron! Freedom!
He begged to discover that soaring, The movement that pulses with choice. No side streets for us, No gentle excursions, Give me the Loop! Over the Channel! Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!
Who takes on Houston on Sunday Without that pure lusting unquenched? To ready my son I gave him my flight, The thrill of a choice; DPS, here he comes! Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!
July 4, 2005 Independence Day
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Reviewed on October 24, 2008
Wonderful writing and the best line...I give him my flight!
CarolHawks
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An outstanding composition... "Freedom" sings with the
Voice of wisdom bringing a profound message.
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