Freedom

Written by, Lydia Joh

I’ve looked at the clouds in the sky,

And the stars seem to send me a message, as I sigh.

And finally I realize I don’t need to hide,

All of my thoughts deep inside.

So I’ll sing to the world,

My banner is now unfurled.

I want to be free, free as a bird.

I want to be free. I want to be heard.

My mind may be bound,

My will may be chained.

But the one thing you’ll never catch,

Is my soul.

The clouds have changed from where I sit,

And to the beauty I submit.

This world is full of beauty and pain,

But through it all, I must remain.

Alive I forge on.

Until the dawn.

So I’ll shout to the world,

My fists are now curled.

I want to be free, free and alive,

I want to be free. I want to survive.

My mind may be broken,

My will may be taken.

But the one thing that will stay whole,

Is my soul.

The clouds have gone away,

The rain is kept at bay.

At least in my life,

There will be no more strife.

Because I have said I won’t back down,

Do you see my pride, it is my crown.

So I’ll laugh at the crowd,

And I’ll say, straight out loud.

I am now free, free and secure.

I am now free. I’ve found my cure.

My mind was once chained,

My will was once crushed.

But the one thing you could not touch,

Was my soul.