Freedom in chains

a man is born free 
but everywhere he is in chain 
he may have his hands free 
but 'destiny' is his refrain 

when the mind is abound 
its soul mate is yet to be found 
and when the heart finds its mate 
some leave it up to their fate 

some believe in the signs 
some in spontaneity 
they do not know what they want 
and wallow in self pity 

the path we take 
in the name of future impending 
is usually overshadowed 
by our past, nagging 

yet, humanity, it flourishes! 
all sing its glory! 
if only we could be so blind 
and ignore the real story 

a man is born free 
but everywhere he is in chain 
he may have his hands free 
but 'destiny' is his refrain.

Reviews

[Aussie]

I knew this would be a good piece seeing the title. Nice use of oxymorons here.
It's very true that while we can claim to be free and independent beings,there are still always rule and general expectations to abide by and live up to;thus,we are not truly free in all senses of the word.
Great subject matter,an often sore and ignored subject. thanks for such a great piece.
Brilliant work(:

[Coyote Poetry]

In this new world being controlled by big companies and no respect for the working woman and men. Your poem states the truth. So many of your statements stood out. A outstanding poem.
Coyote

[nunldon]

Lovely piece, or rather, finely crafted treatise on man's plight, kite.
We forge the chains that bind us, occurs to me. There certainly is a lot to be said about freedom. Thanks.

[A.r. Bazian]

hmmmm...Bravo!
the diction... the flow... the structure... all is very good!
and the perspective... i like!
i loved it... simply speaking...
true... ppl are blinded by the idea that Humanity is flourishing... while its really whithering...and the genuine concepts of civilization are long lost and gone...
i loved this piece!

[Tina Kline]

I really like this write. It's all very true what you say and you did a very good job on this. It's rather profound. Great work!