A Song of Freedom

As I sit here in silent reflection

The voice of a thousand drums

Reverberate deep within,

Dancing, I spin to a song of freedom

Freedom within, freedom without

To break the shackles that bind me

That holds me to another tune

One of fear that grips the wounded child

Crying helplessly, alone

Bruised but not broken

Awakening to the dawn rising

The sun covers the darkness

But for a moment there is peace

These moments, bittersweet

More sweet than bitter, I revel

I greet the day with a kiss

Upon my lips a song of freedom

Freedom within, freedom without

Despite the dark, I am alive

My candle still flickers and glows