Such a tricky word
This week for One Single Impression the prompt is ‘Free(dom)’. Since the word is part of my blog title, you’d think I’d have strong feelings about Free(dom).
“Never enough”
Free of obligations
Freedom to live alone
Free of responsibility
Freedom to stay out late
Free of worries
Freedom to have fun
Free of family
Freedom to enjoy life
Free of common sense
Freedom to die young
Free of empathy
Freedom to slaughter millions
Free of understanding
Freedom to destroy planet through greed
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We humans try to find patterns in everything. If basic math doesn’t work, move on to algebra. Still too chaotic? Then calculus. Or fractals. Or N-space. Finally quantum physics. Yet chaos and entropy are still firmly in control of our lives. The chaos is a creative force and the entropy a destructive force. The yin and yang of the universe. Nothing we write, we ponder is original. Besides the DNA we obey, the cultural imprint is deeply embedded in all our reflexive responses.
‘We are both the Id and the Empty Well.’
Thank you Sandra for your friendship.
Blessing~ 1991-2008
freedom to live and love how and who you want
Yes, a different and unique way to talk about freedom.. it makes one think..
You are so right…our freedom allows us to go in many directions. Very thought provoking words.
Freedom certainly is a huge topic encompassing both good and evil. Well written. Mine is here. http://razzamadazzle.wordpress.com/2010/12/05/weekend-freedom/
Covering many of the freedoms we so often pass up day to day, forgetting their value to whom we become.
awesome freedom list…
lovely imagination…
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so well-said, freedom indeed is always haunting for more
Thanks everyone. I added the bit on the end as a comment at Sandra’s blog.
interesting theory my dear —
surely we don’t obey DNA – surely we are DNA
ergo every single thing we think say or do is original to us alone
Thank you, Brian. A treasure, you are, and a gift.
If any of this was up for a vote, I’d be giving that ‘freedom to die young’ thing a big NO. But it’s a bit too late for that, isn’t it …
Shit.
and nothing else rhymes sweeter than freedom! lovely piece! here’s mine-http://fiveloaf.wordpress.com/2010/01/15/head/
You said it so well!
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smart words…
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A+
I don’t want to sound sillyfossiliguy, but too much freedom makes a small prison cell….
I’m just saying…
free to write. Thoughtful post. You got us all talking!
Annie’s comment was my first thought.
Have to second booguloo’s comment, also.
How about… freedom of thought
freedom to forget
freedom to remember
freedom to dream
freedom to rewrite
I would say you are quite original
It is time to break the chains and freedom all out >=P
very deep thoughts here… I like the gradual movement from a light subject to a heavy one.
There is a responsibility that goes with every type of freedom. I think you’ve done a great job with this prompt. It’s such a daunting prospect to consider all the implications of this word.
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Thanks everyone for your thoughts and additions to this post. Free(dom) should always be available.
I think it is true what you say about ideas. They are not genuinely unique but rather all ideas float around the collective and are just reminders of thoughts already thought.
Hi Brian! Wanted to return the great cyber-hug you sent me…wow, great day to check with this post about freedom.
Freedom is, free to, free from, free will…what a balancing act to practice personal freedom yet allow others to do the same while sharing a sphere.
That is a very cute pic of you there! Greetings to all the Bunny household from Amman
many thoughts on freedom I can relate to… found you via Jingle Poetry Potluck
I just loved the poem Brian. It echoes similar emotions for most people on the planet I think.
Nice!