free to be me
fly like a bird
surf on that sea
climb those high mountains
do not give up
the tall tops in your life
go there, don't stop
cherish the freedom - be as you like
do not care - let them say what they might
it doesn't matter - your life is yours
so go ahead - stake out your course
go where you wish, dress as you like
say what you want, and one day you might
feel that strength from deep within
you own your freedom
- you win
I am so grateful to be where I am
in my own country
in my own land
and in my life - where I can be me
don't take it for granted
cherish it
guard it
love it
be free
In Norway, 17th of May, we celebrated our constitution day. A day to celebrate freedom. Here I am in a traditional costume (bunad) from Hardanger, where my grandad on my mother's side origins from. The bunad used to belong to my mum.
Wonderful poem, because too many of are not free. Those of us who are should be grateful for that every minute. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteTrue:-) Thanks for following
DeleteSomeday I wish to visit Norway.
ReplyDeleteFreedom is such a special gift, isn't it? The sad thing is we take it for granted and often forget that it comes with responsibilities.
Loved the verse 😊
Please come Naba:-) Yes, so true. Thank you sweetie:-)
DeleteA lovely reminder for us all Eli. There's so much we should we grateful for, but take for granted. On my way to grab a paper and pen and note down my list :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, thats great Vishal:-)
DeleteHow lovely, Eli. Don't take your freedom for granted. So very true.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rachna
DeleteEli! These are sacred words on freedom, something we should never trade for anything. It's bliss. I shall do the exercise:)
ReplyDeleteGreat Vishal:-) Thank you:-)
DeleteSo beautiful your words, my dear friend, just like you. I loved all that you said about freedom -- yes, it is a gift we ought to open our hearts to, each moment of our life. Your sunshine smile is sooo contagious Eli and in the traditional attire, you look absolutely pretty! Sending big hugs right back <3
ReplyDeleteThank you so much dear Arti - for your so kind words. You make my smile even bigger, my friend:-) Huuuugs
DeleteWonderful poem, Eli. Yes, freedom should be cherished and valued. There is no other gift valuable than being free.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much dear Vinitha:-)
DeleteFreedom, something that we take for granted when we have it, and only truly realize its value when it's taken away from us. Beautifully penned, Eli. :)
ReplyDeleteSo true...Thanks a lot my sweet friend:-)
DeleteDearest Eli,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful Hardanger bunad you wear! That makes celebrating Norwegian Constitution Day even more meaningful.
Love your poem!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dear Mariette, Thank you so much for your so kind words. Warm hugs to you
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