Longing For Freedom

I linger on the road
breathing of the warm summer air
birds sing in the background
I hear a brook bubbling somewhere

I linger on the road
bordered on both sides with leafy trees
I wish I could always feel this wonderful
I wish I could always be this free

But the sun always sets
and the night always comes
I can't linger here any longer
I must go finish what must be done

Reviews

[Eric Cox]

The need to get things done battling with the desire to be free.

[R J Askew]

I agree with SW the ending does leave a hint of something less tranquil

[Star Wolf]

The ending is rather ominous, it almost sounds like the something very dreadful must be done. But I love the longing for freedom mixed in with the beauty of the poem.

[Ladysue]

I really like the meaning in this piece and can feel the longing. Good writing...

[Jenny Nelson]

Love the whole piece and can definitely feel and relate to the feel of longing for freedom from so much. Excellent last line for the piece.

[Black Cat Fever]

Ah, the end of this leaves we wondering what painful thing needs to be done, for it seems like its a burden. I can just feel the longing for freedom in your words here.