Freedom Of Choice Poem by Adrian Flett

What happens when rules are shed, no longer
respected or obeyed?
We display no guilt drive on, seem stronger,
use mendacity, half-truths to further our way.
Without restraint we're able to voice
and abuse the use of freedom of choice.

Freedom signifies ability to select
without confinement or moderation;
none other commanding the formulation,
or imposing bondage on what we elect.

But the terrible responsibility of freedom of choice,
so seldom thought of or given a voice,
is to live and function without fetter or bond
while to the rights and benefits of others, also to respond.

A person's need to live, function without restraint
but also reciprocate, act with consideration,
and the need for circumspection;
all ideas that with the power of freedom resonate.

07/08/2019