Where Freedom Lies

In a world where skin defines your worth,

I’d choose to return to the nurturing earth.

Let my tears fall as soft, gentle rain,

To soothe the soil and ease its pain.

We were made to protect, to cherish, to care,

Yet we drained the earth and left it bare.

The creatures we hurt, the resources we waste,

A testament to humanity’s hurried haste.

In a world where I’m a number on a screen,

A fleeting figure, unseen,

I’d rather buzz as a bumblebee,Pollinating flowers, setting nature free.

In a world where my voice is hushed, contrived,

Where tech replaces what once had thrived,

I’d rather soar as a bird, unbound,

Singing melodies to the winds around.

Songs of sorrow, hope, and release,

A harmony yearning for nature’s peace.

To nurture the ground, the flowers, the sky,

A soul unchained, where true freedom lies.

"Where Freedom Lies" reflects the yearning for liberation from societal constructs and human-made systems that often diminish individuality and harm the natural world. Each stanza contrasts the constraints of modern life—racial prejudice, environmental destruction, depersonalization by social media, and the loss of authentic voice—with a longing for a simpler, freer existence.

The title encapsulates the poem’s central theme: the search for true freedom. It suggests that freedom is not found in the artificial frameworks of humanity but in the selfless acts of nature—nurturing the earth, pollinating flowers, and singing without restraint. The poem envisions a return to an unburdened existence where the individual connects harmoniously with the natural world, free from judgment, exploitation, and silencing.

Ultimately, it’s about reclaiming agency and finding purpose in contributing to the greater balance and beauty of life.

Written by: Juliany Braga