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Personal Freedom |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England 
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Freedom.... To be a person, to be my own person, not needing to ask permission for having my own way of doing things, and my own way of thinking. To say what I want to say, and not have to mold it into the pattern that you designate, or speak the words that you allow me to speak. To write what I feel inside, regardless of whether or not you think it is correct, and whether or not it matches your way of thinking. To share what I write, anywhere I choose, regardless of the fact that I didn’t ask your permission, and I didn’t get your approval. To have my own friends, my own life, without having to ask anyone if I can, without having to qualify who I choose to share my time with. To be myself, and not always be wondering if the person I am can be suffocated at any given moment, and therefore I am on guard constantly. To grow, to express my growth, to wallow in it, and be proud of myself for my efforts, and not have them swept under the rug as insignificant. To create, to stretch my wings, and to try new and exciting things, of my own choosing, and not because you think it would benefit you somehow. Freedom... Just to be me...the most basic freedom in any relationship. For if you have to shape yourself into the person that your partner expects, than you have lost your freedom, you have lost yourself. Let me be myself. Give me the chance to fly my way, and I will always return to my nest. The greatest gift of love you can give, is that of Freedom... The road goes on forever, and the stories never end... |
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RSWells Member Elite
since 2001-06-17
Posts 2533 |
I lost years in trying to appease and in exchange almost lost myself. The classical music I adored was silent and even reading was considered selfish. The divorce I didn't want near crippled me, or so I thought. But with each passing day, each poem, every sonata or divertimento (Love that word) I realize the importance of self. Enjoyed and pray it's merely a poem and not symptoms of smothering. "Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to decieve" |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SunnyOne~ Wonderfully expressed~ Sort of reminds me ... 'If I can't be ME ... I don't want to be anyone else.' Or as Grandma said ... 'You've already got a life ... what do you want mine for ?' Your work soars freely~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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MARK V SHELDON Member Elite
since 2001-06-21
Posts 3015In a corporeal internship... |
Wonderful thoughts and concepts here. Much to ponder and bring back to the foreground. Hand-in-hand with this goes Courage. Thank you for some very inspiring definitions. -MVS "When you tell the Truth, you never have to remember what you just said." |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
Sunny, Amen and wonderfully expressed. Bravo!  Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
Oh I know what you are speaking of, and just hang in there, sis. This is a beauty of womanly strength. And words for all, as we all deserve freedom to be us, and not someone that another tries to mold us into. Sandra |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Sunny this a fabulous expression of the need we all possess...a desire for freedom...James |
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Auguste
since 2000-02-16
Posts 3953By the sea |
I'm sending this back up for others to get a chance to read. All of us deserve equality and the right to mold "ourselves" without someone's "instructions" on how we should do so. Michael Michael Auguste~ |
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azblond Senior Member
since 1999-07-01
Posts 637The Steamy Desert |
So spread your wings and fly young one My teaching here is through The only thing I ever wanted Was for you to become....you! Let my words fall first upon deaf ears before a closed mind... |
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ShannonM Member
since 2001-07-28
Posts 104Drifitng |
I agree with the ideas in this poem one hundred percent. Excellent expression. Shannon |
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1slippery_lady Junior Member
since 2001-07-20
Posts 20Ohio, USA |
A lot of people could learn a valuable lesson here Sunnyone |
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shadow974 Senior Member
since 2001-06-21
Posts 636Michigan |
Very well said Sunny, freedom is a must if we are to grow. Throw your heart out in front of you |
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walker Member Elite
since 2001-02-11
Posts 2240Florida |
Even God gave us freedom to choose right from wrong. No one should take that away from us. Great words here, thanks. |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
~~~ RSWells ~~~ Yes, I agree that precious time is lost in trying to please the other, and it is sometimes hard to find yourself again, but I am glad that it worked out for you! ~~~ Marge ~~~ I enjoyed your Grandmother's thought.....in fact, I believe my own Grandmother said that a few times!! ~~~ MVS ~~~ Yes, courage has to go hand in hand here, as it takes courage to stand up for yourself and be yourself, regardless of the pressures. ~~~ Michael ~~~ I know that you understand the thoughts here, and I always admired your ability to see the individual without limitations!! ~~~ Sandra ~~~ Yes, for men and women, as any of us can lose ourselves in daily relationships, especially if we are trying to "get along" with our partners. ~~~ James ~~~ It is sad that the basic everyday freedoms are sometimes put aside in little games of dominance. Maybe we should all take a closer look at our expectations. ~~~ azblond ~~~ What a lovely addition.....thank you so much! ~~~ ShannonM ~~~ I appreciate your reply, and I would also like to welcome you to Passions!!!! There are a lot of very wonderful creative people here, so enjoy, and we're glad you're here! ~~~ 1slippery_lady ~~~ I think you are right, but only the ones who understand the thoughts will learn. ~~~ shadow974 ~~~ you are so right.....there can be no growth if you are chained down! ~~~ walker ~~~ Yes, my friend, everyone should have the basic freedoms, especially in relationships... ~~~ hello friends ~~~ I just wanted to say thank you to all of you for your acknowledgement of this writing. Sometimes it is necessary to remind ourselves that those we love need freedom to grow, to live. For that really is the greatest gift we can give them. ~~~ Sunnyone ~~~ The road goes on forever, and the stories never end... [This message has been edited by Sunnyone (edited 07-28-2001).] |
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Ariana Senior Member
since 2000-10-08
Posts 571Orlando, Florida |
Sunny I know that all of us appreciate your words of wisdom. You should be with someone because you love them, not try to change them into something that "you want", rather than what whey want to be. I shall designate this as a definite "keeper". |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Bravo!! On with freedom!! Ain't it great?  All writing comes |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Sunnyone- Wonderful message here...it is so important to always stay true to yourself. You've expressed it beautifully. Smiling big at Marge's grandma...ya gotta love her. hugs, ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
~~~ Ariana ~~~ thank you for seeing this so clearly!! I know from your words, that you understand the message it contains, and your reply is very wise!! ~~~ Lone Wolf ~~~ And a lone wolf, especially, would value personal freedom...freedom to be independent and able to live according to how your spirit dictates!! Thank you!! ~~~ vicky ~~~ Yes, Marge's Grandmother sounded just like my own Grandmother......and I had to smile at the wisdom in her words!! Thank you!! The road goes on forever, and the stories never end... |
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