The Path to Liberty
Jeff Zod enjoys classical poetry. He enjoys reading poetry from great historical poets as well as modern poets.
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.
© 2020 Jeff Zod
Comments
Jeff Zod (author) from Nairobi on September 05, 2020:
Hey Amanda,
I really appreciate you stopping by.Thank you so much ;)
I love that the poem resonates personally with you.
As for me, following my path is of outmost importance. My path is mine and mine alone.
Amanda on September 01, 2020:
"To seek my path is not a crime"....this relates to me much more than I would like to admit ...
Jeff Zod (author) from Nairobi on July 31, 2020:
Hi Dora,
Thank you so much for the comment.
Dora Weithers from The Caribbean on July 31, 2020:
What a noble attitude of willingness to serve others. "Freedom, not happiness is the precious stone . . ." This is a worthy creed by which to live.
Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on July 31, 2020:
This is a thought provoking poem. It is really something to think about.
Miebakagh Fiberesima from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NIGERIA. on July 31, 2020:
Great work from the heart. Thanks for sharing.
Jeff Zod (author) from Nairobi on July 31, 2020:
Hey Liz,
I hope you are okay, thank you so much for the kind comment.I am really humbled.
Liz Westwood from UK on July 31, 2020:
This is a thought-provoking and interesting poem.