Ode To Be Free
Freedom is a choice we each make.18 total reviews
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi aryr. I loved this. Your poem does focus on a sense of freedom that lies within the depths of humans, some more than others. I did note the spelling which is totally understandable to me.
This is my favorite stanza:
"I can choose what I see and what I hear.
I can choose to differ, to travel a path my own.
I can do as I wish; as long as none I harm.
I feel for those who follow daily paths,
Those who are bound, without choice and have not grown."
An excellent write. Marilyn
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2017
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Hi aryr. I loved this. Your poem does focus on a sense of freedom that lies within the depths of humans, some more than others. I did note the spelling which is totally understandable to me.
This is my favorite stanza:
"I can choose what I see and what I hear.
I can choose to differ, to travel a path my own.
I can do as I wish; as long as none I harm.
I feel for those who follow daily paths,
Those who are bound, without choice and have not grown."
An excellent write. Marilyn
Comment Written 23-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2017
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Aww thank you ever so much, I am glad you enjoyed it; it was one of those moments lol. I am glad you picked up on what so many thought was a typo or spelling error. And it is totally about being free. Again thanks.
Comment from schatzling
I just wanted to let you know that I am truly honored that you selected my photograph to accompany your poem. It fits so perfectly. Your poem is fantastic. I enjoyed reading it immensely. Your ode to freedom; being free is lovely. It rhymes perfectly, It is simple yet very powerful. Again, many thanks.
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2016
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I just wanted to let you know that I am truly honored that you selected my photograph to accompany your poem. It fits so perfectly. Your poem is fantastic. I enjoyed reading it immensely. Your ode to freedom; being free is lovely. It rhymes perfectly, It is simple yet very powerful. Again, many thanks.
Comment Written 03-Jun-2016
reply by the author on 03-Jun-2016
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Thank you very much for sending me a message. This is a first for me to get a review/ message from someone from the art side. I have to admit that I took the short cut of searching with the word 'free' and of the ones I had to chose from yours simply spoke to me. I will have to check because when I do use art I try to acknowledge the piece and contributor in my notes. It was a pleasure on my part. Again thanks. Oh and the stars are great too.
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You are more than welcome. My pleasure.
Comment from PoemsOfDD
I thought I'd pop in to have a browse and saw that this poem needed a little nudge to take it over the line for a ribbon. Hope you don't mind :-) It is a lovely poem and deserving of a ribbon. It allows the reader to get lost in its words and appreciate all that is associated with life, love, nature and, above all, freedom. Thank you for such a beautiful read. ~DD
reply by the author on 08-May-2016
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I thought I'd pop in to have a browse and saw that this poem needed a little nudge to take it over the line for a ribbon. Hope you don't mind :-) It is a lovely poem and deserving of a ribbon. It allows the reader to get lost in its words and appreciate all that is associated with life, love, nature and, above all, freedom. Thank you for such a beautiful read. ~DD
Comment Written 08-May-2016
reply by the author on 08-May-2016
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Wow thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate what you have written and the stars. Please do have a blessed day.
Comment from Judvan2
Congratulations on your win. Its a nice tribute to freedom. Something we sometimes take for granted. Good write. Thanks for the inspiration!
reply by the author on 07-May-2016
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Congratulations on your win. Its a nice tribute to freedom. Something we sometimes take for granted. Good write. Thanks for the inspiration!
Comment Written 07-May-2016
reply by the author on 07-May-2016
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Thank you so much for reading and for your wonderful comments. You are most welcome for the inspiration. I actually wrote this many many years ago in my younger years and just tucked it away with the rest of my scribbles which I am now adding to fanstory. Again thanks.
Comment from AnnaLinda
Wow, Poet,
I so enjoyed reading your ode entry for freedom
All was so well said. I love all of the examples
that you gave of freedom and your commentary
on those who follow daily paths...
This is very poetic and I can hear your spiritual
self here. So well done.
"I am glad of the wisdom, *witch *had set me free."
Don't you mean (which rather than witch there?)
So...'I'm glad for the wisdom which has set me free'
Love this entry!
Linda
reply by the author on 07-May-2016
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Wow, Poet,
I so enjoyed reading your ode entry for freedom
All was so well said. I love all of the examples
that you gave of freedom and your commentary
on those who follow daily paths...
This is very poetic and I can hear your spiritual
self here. So well done.
"I am glad of the wisdom, *witch *had set me free."
Don't you mean (which rather than witch there?)
So...'I'm glad for the wisdom which has set me free'
Love this entry!
Linda
Comment Written 06-May-2016
reply by the author on 07-May-2016
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Thank you for reading and reviewing and for catching what you thought was a mistake, lol, not I intended to use witch because it is me and it gave me freedom. Thank you for the wonderful words.
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Haha...I wondered about that...good for you.
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And thank you for the smiles. Have a super day.
Comment from Liberty Justice
Great poem with rhythmic flow. Poet raves how hears delightful and painful sounds. Recognizes and admires beauty in simple things of nature. Check mine out also. Liberty justice
reply by the author on 06-May-2016
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Great poem with rhythmic flow. Poet raves how hears delightful and painful sounds. Recognizes and admires beauty in simple things of nature. Check mine out also. Liberty justice
Comment Written 06-May-2016
reply by the author on 06-May-2016
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Thank you so much for reading and reviewing and for the meaningful comments.
Comment from Gert sherwood
2n review
Well Now I see why you said witch in this line about you feeling like a witch is really good.
Gert
Hello author I say your Ode is a very good one
look at these lines
The sounds and silences; ((having))take out having
and saying surrounding me instead of surrounded me
and this line
I am glad of the wisdom, ((witch)) spelled wrong had set me free
Now I'm very willing to re-read your ODE
Sorry for the 4 rating
Gert
reply by the author on 05-May-2016
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2n review
Well Now I see why you said witch in this line about you feeling like a witch is really good.
Gert
Hello author I say your Ode is a very good one
look at these lines
The sounds and silences; ((having))take out having
and saying surrounding me instead of surrounded me
and this line
I am glad of the wisdom, ((witch)) spelled wrong had set me free
Now I'm very willing to re-read your ODE
Sorry for the 4 rating
Gert
Comment Written 05-May-2016
reply by the author on 05-May-2016
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Thank you so much Gert for taking the time to read and review my poem. I appreciate your suggestions, although it may not win I wrote it from the heart many years ago and just kept it on file until the opportunity arose and I will leave it as it is. But your suggestions were very constructive. In regards to the line which includes witch, it was done intentionally because in recognizing what I was (a witch) I gained my freedom. Again thanks so much.
Comment from sage17611
This is a well written poem about freedom, very visual and imaginative. Sounds like the person traveled a long road in life, and finally with knowledge acquired through age and experience, overcame mental or physical blocks. The poem has a nice flow, I like the message. Good job, good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 05-May-2016
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This is a well written poem about freedom, very visual and imaginative. Sounds like the person traveled a long road in life, and finally with knowledge acquired through age and experience, overcame mental or physical blocks. The poem has a nice flow, I like the message. Good job, good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 05-May-2016
reply by the author on 05-May-2016
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Thank you for the good wishes and comments and that you enjoyed it. I originally wrote it in my 40s and just kept it tucked away with the rest of my scribbling until I felt the urge to submit it to this contest. I thank you for reading and reviewing.
Comment from foxangie123
I read this already and it is as great as it was the first time. It is an amazing entry to the contest in my book. See you at voting friend....
reply by the author on 05-May-2016
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I read this already and it is as great as it was the first time. It is an amazing entry to the contest in my book. See you at voting friend....
Comment Written 04-May-2016
reply by the author on 05-May-2016
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LOL and here I thought it would be a secret. I am glad you enjoyed it, thanks for reading and the good wishes.
Comment from William Ross
A wonderfully written ode on being free, great rhyming and rhythm a good read. Great job and thought on the ode. good luck and have a great day
reply by the author on 04-May-2016
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A wonderfully written ode on being free, great rhyming and rhythm a good read. Great job and thought on the ode. good luck and have a great day
Comment Written 04-May-2016
reply by the author on 04-May-2016
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Thank you for your comments as well as for reading and reviewing.I am glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate the good wishes.
