Totally Free
I’ve cut the cords that once held me—
no rusted hinges, no iron key—
just wind‑kissed plains where thoughts can roam,
and every heartbeat writes its own poem.
No ledger’s weight, no ledger’s line,
no whispered “must” that steals the time;
the market’s clamor, the clock’s tight seam,
have faded like a half‑forgotten dream.
In the hush of a sunrise, amber‑gold,
I watch the sparrow claim the sky, unrolled—
its wings, a parchment, fresh and bare,
sign the contract of the open air.
I walk through streets where traffic sighs,
yet my mind is an un‑laden kite,
tethered only to the pulse of now—
a drumbeat that belongs to every vow.
The world, a canvas stretched and wide,
awaits the brushstroke of my stride;
no patron, no critic, no vaulted throne—
just the simple joy of being wholly known.
So let the world declare its price, its fee—
I’ll laugh, and dance, and simply be;
for in the quiet of a breath unbound,
I find the anthem of the totally free.
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Friendship (
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An enjoyable read 🕊️🙏🏻
Thank you,arqios.Thank you for taking the time to read my poem and for your thoughtful comments, which mean a great deal to me.
The exhilaration of freedom that fills the breast of anyone that has ever tasted it shines in this poem. Nicely written with good measure and rhyme it shouts out its anthem. Nicely done Friendship
Thank you.Sorenbarrett.Thank you for taking the time to read my poem and for your thoughtful comments, which mean a great deal to me.
You are most welcome my friend
There’s a strong sense of release here—earned, not romanticized. I like how freedom isn’t loud or flashy, just lived and observed. The imagery carries the calm confidence all the way through. Thoughtful, steady, and true.
Thank you for taking the time to read my poem and for your thoughtful comments, which mean a great deal to me.
Always beautiful, always lovely Friendship. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Thank you for taking the time to read my poem and for your thoughtful comments, which mean a great deal to me.
Good write F. I was free as The Birdman, until me wings snapped after about 7 seconds. lol.
Thank you for taking the time to read my poem and for your thoughtful comments, which mean a great deal to me.
And me nutty comments too?! lol.
Friendship, this poem moves with grace. You strip away obligation and noise, then let presence take its place. The ending doesn’t shout liberation…it settles into it, and that’s what makes it convincing. Beautiful work. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Thank you for taking the time to read my poem and for your thoughtful comments, which mean a great deal to me.
You are most welcome, dearest Friendship. I appreciate you, more than I can express and am thankful for your support as well!
We are 'free' too, not to comment on poet's poems where they NEVER reply! I'm not saying that we need to confirm a comment every time by saying 'You're welcome', etc. though that's encouraging.
Yes, we are, my friend. Thank you for taking the time to read my poem and for your thoughtful comments, which mean a great deal to me.😁
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