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is running through green grass,
daffodils, open field, riding horseback
down an old country road
until a path through the woods, only
the horse knows to go
Freedom is bathing sunlight
basking in its glow
Freedom is walking slow
Freedom is
riding a Harley for fun, not just for show
skinny dippin' in the summertime
being all alone on a Friday night
Freedom is a long cry
Freedom is walking a mile with no cars passing by
Freedom is lying on your back and watching the sky
Freedom is not having to lie
Freedom is quiet
laughter at family gatherings
waiting for crawfish to boil
pure olive oil left in natural hair
creating something rare