Poem September 13, 1982 Issue

Reflections on/of freedom

LOWELL N. CANNON

Ye shall know the truth, and
the truth shall make you free.
(John 8:32)

me? free?
yes, and yes.

from what?

free from shackling fears,
sorrow's tears,
and wasted years.
free from jealousy's chain,
false pleasure and pain,
sin's crimson stain .

must freedom just be "from"?
no!

As every good release has its follow-through,
so, with freedom from comes also freedom to.

to what?

free to follow where Love leads—
tending flocks;
sowing seeds.

free to comfort,
cleanse,
and heal
by knowing Truth as real .

free to be the me
God created me to be?
Yes!

LOWELL N. CANNON

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September 13, 1982

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