The Gift (For Henry Dumas And Ms. S. Truth) Poem by D. A. Fitch

"Freedom" can not be given by masters, parents, or gurus
Freedom can only always be claimed of my spirit, my soul,
From within. . . Even if I tried to give freedom, part of owning my reality to my
Friends. . . This could not be given
To newcomers or oldtimers. . . The freedom to be fully who I am is a fire (energy lite)
That burns within and guides of my spirit. . .
And rests in my soul. . . Not one that can be given or granted by pseudo
Authority, sponsors, or friends. . .