The Path to Liberty

I have realized fo rthe first time, the very first time;

That to seek my path is not a crime.

I could,I could, if I kept the faith, transform my sorrow into life.

Freedom, not happiness is the precious stone set amid all my strife.

I might live in pain, sorrow, and solitude forever.

If I lose my liberty, the chains that bind I will never sever.

If I keep the faith, I can do for others what I feel has never been done for me.

Then and only then will I truly see;

If I could give, I could live.