Freedom

Freedom is a walk in the warmth of the sun,
a fridge well stocked and dinner that’s already done.
Freedom is some time with nothing to do
but have coffee or chai in the evening with you.

Freedom is the right to express my opinion
that’s tied to a duty to have respect for your feelings.
Freedom is the quiet that sings through the noise
and the happiness I feel when I hear your voice.

Freedom is the idea that we can both be different
and yet live together – a happy and peaceful family unit.
Freedom is a right that comes with a duty to listen.
To Acknowledge. And have regard for your opinion.

Freedom is a walk in the warmth of the sun,
a fridge well stocked and dinner that’s already done.
Freedom is an evening with nothing to do
but play the piano and wait for you.


This poem was published on April 12, 2019 at anitaelise.com and is no longer available there as my writing has moved to this blog.

I wrote Freedom 5 years ago around the time of our 20th wedding anniversary.

Published by Anitaelise

Anitaelise teaches piano lessons at Anitaelise Piano Studio and writes poetry and essays at The Relaxed Housekeeper. The blogs - therelaxedhousekeeper.com and anitaelise.com are written and owned by her and published in accordance with the copyright notice at the footer of each blog.

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