I have the greatest respect for soldiers, those men and women willing to die for their country. I absolutely despise the politicians that send these men and women to war to fight for freedom. Whose freedom? These politicians are quick to say freedom is not free and asks a high price. They gladly pay that price using the lives of our young as payment. Whose freedom? Not ours, but the freedom of these politicians to stay in power and continue to rule. We are the ones under their rule, so we are not free.

what does it really mean to be free?
is it when I can have everything I see
and nobody tells me who I need to be?

may I say what I want to foe and friends
without fear that my words will bring offense?
may I love who I want and pursue my desires
without condemnation to hell’s hungry fires?

may I own my house and land
without owing the government?
may I keep what I earn by the sweat of my brow
so I can afford the necessities that I need now?

am I really free?
I am not so sure you see
it appears to me I am only as free
as the authorities allow me to be

do I have to wait for death
and give up my last breath?
planted in the ground like a tree
will I then be free?

I think not
lying there forever in one spot!
I want freedom now
someone please tell me how?