Freedom

In the Shadow of my Pen30/03/2023Unpublished Poetryfreedom, poem, poetryblog, spilledink, writingcommunity

(written March 2023)

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Freedom is the bird that flies
unbound from the shackles of its cage.
Freedom is the wisdom that comes with age.
Freedom is letting go of what no longer serves.
Freedom takes you by the hand while allowing you to grow.
Freedom is the key to a kingdom of peace
where we leave all our worries behind.
Freedom is not seeing the mirror of you through someone else’s eyes.
Accepting yourself
and knowing your worth
that is where freedom lies.

Published by In the Shadow of my Pen

Indie Poet and Author✍️ of four collections of poetry. Chronic Fatigue Warrior💪 Volunteer, Solo Traveller✈️ and Yogi🙏. Spilling ink from my heart and soul. My writing is real and raw, so if you are looking for a fairy tale you are on the wrong site! View more posts

14 thoughts on “Freedom”

ben Alexander says:

30/03/2023 at 14:45

Maggie, this is gorgeous!

Did you happen to write it for the W3 prompt? If so, please share via Mr. Linky (I can explain how if you don’t know how) so that the other prompt participants can also enjoy this wonderful work.

Much love,
David

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1. In the Shadow of my Pen says:
  
  30/03/2023 at 14:49
  
  David 💙 thank you so much 🙏
  No my friend ,it came to me last night,after my yoga class🙏
  Thank you again for kind words and support💙
  You can reblog if you would like to ?
  
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  1. ben Alexander says:
    
    30/03/2023 at 14:50
    
    what a funny coincidence! this week’s W3 prompt is to write a poem that begins with the words “hope is” a la Emily Dickinson!
    
    ❤
    David
    
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  2. In the Shadow of my Pen says:
    
    30/03/2023 at 14:52
    
    Great minds David 💛😊
    
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ben Alexander says:

30/03/2023 at 14:51

oh, OOPS! I’m really tired, apparently!

I confused the word “freedom” for the word “hope”

how embarrassing!

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1. In the Shadow of my Pen says:
  
  30/03/2023 at 14:53
  
  Lol 🤣🤣 you should get some rest my friend 🙏🙏
  
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  1. ben Alexander says:
    
    30/03/2023 at 14:53
    
    you’re not kidding!
    
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2. In the Shadow of my Pen says:
  
  30/03/2023 at 14:54
  
  Brain fog 🙄🙄 come away from the screen even for a wee while.You have had a lot on ,it catches up😪
  
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  1. ben Alexander says:
    
    30/03/2023 at 14:55
    
    👍
    
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  2. In the Shadow of my Pen says:
    
    30/03/2023 at 14:56
    
    Im watching 😉
    
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  3. ben Alexander says:
    
    30/03/2023 at 14:56
    
    🙃
    
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Navin says:

01/04/2023 at 13:56

Profound lines…at the same time, they’re so lyrical…this could be a song…beautifully written, Maggie 💫❤️✨

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1. In the Shadow of my Pen says:
  
  01/04/2023 at 15:08
  
  Navin thank you so much 🙏💙🙏
  
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  1. Navin says:
    
    02/04/2023 at 18:23
    
    You’re welcome, Maggie ✨💙💫🙏
    
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