Born Free Poem by Carolyn Brunelle

Who are you to bend and break her
rule another sentient state;
deem her one true purpose in life
be at the mercy of what you dictate?

How many roads she'll never take
how many dreams unrealized
when forced to fill the expected role
of wife and parent in this life?

How dare you speak for a another
and grieve the spirit within;
it is you that violates holy ground
while you label hers with sin.

Possessing the gifts and talents
to fulfill her own destiny;
Woman is not defined by her gender
she is a soul born inherently free.