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Freedom : New Wave Poetry

written by Poet : Trishia Ooi Leng Choo


Many times in our lives

we seek ultimate aims

things we want desperately

name it all

from wealth to success

from power to glory

yet we never once forget our freedom

freedom to do what we want,

say what we like with discernments

not to humiliate people in criticism

neither to demoralise nor tarnish one's image

but a freedom of speech

 

Speak of our rights

tell the truth of what we have been denied of

speak of our mind that no one can perceive

speak of the unspeakable

corruptible politicians

unscrupulous leaders and irresponsible authorities

pretentious missionaries or occults

misleading and devastating

they are like a wolf in the sheep's clothings

devilish in its nature

taking advantages those around them

 

Where is our dues ex machine

we want to compel our desire

to let others know lest they too fell into their traps

no longer would we stand in silence

doomed if we ever do

as if chained forever without a voice

like a leash tied around our necks

choking us the moment we want to say the word of truth

 

Oh, fathers of fathers, mothers of all and children of our own

let today be the witness

let there be freedom for all mankind

no longer like pets in cages with mouth straps

we want to be like birds soaring high in the sky

looking down at beautiful oceans and mountains

chirping and singing in different melodies

we want our freedom!

Written by TOLCHOO, 21/4/07

Originally Posted On Site: 2007-04-21 01:58:29
Last Login: 07.11.08


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