Tristan Robert Lange

Let Freedom Ring

i wanted to sing

in the state of

let freedom ring,

but that sadly

was not a thing,

for my song—

different—brings

a love for all

of humanity

of thee i sing.

but i came late

to understanding

that in this state

it is not freedom

that is free,

but the freedom

to conform

you demand

of me.

now

you’ve learned that

will never, ever be.

© 2026 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved.

First published on tristanrobertlange.com, July 4, 2026.

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