Freedom of the spirit

an idea that is clear

travelling across history

gumption to act without fear

Snatched from oppression

daring to dream

stretched across the planet

in every river and stream

Ability to tell a story

live in a small town

choose a city

or a forest with no one around

Expression in music

or some other art form

live in peace

which is the norm

Beauty of an idea

freedom is not a place

expressions of the heart

extensions of time and space

America is a thought

spread across a beautiful land

mountains and valleys

oceans and beaches with sand

It is my home

where my spirit is free

to dream and explore

a blessing for me