Free to Be?

Blog 303:

High is the price of freedom
There lie in its midst a life sacrifice
It demands leadership in all fronts
A clear vision and path it expects
What are the costs of your freedom?

High is the price of freedom
In tandem with it are deaths of innocents and culprits
Passion and commitment are its burdens
Resolve to defend it at times conflict with ideology
What bumps characterize your road to freedom?

High is the price of freedom
Fighters for it must covet compassionate justice
Internal and external laws must govern it
Reason, truth, and righteousness should arm its quest
What would you do to insure your freedom?

High is the price of freedom
Pursuit of happiness is tainted by sadness
Pursuit of liberty is yoked by responsibility
Pursuit of personal belief is embroiled by suspicion
What challenges your life in the light of freedom?