One moment of freedom

First hand experience in second hand freedom.

If I were to die tomorrow…

 

I would walk down the busy street

In my favorite child-like fashion

Not strut but skip

Not bend but flip

I’d walk like I’ve never walked down the busy street

 

I would stare each stranger in the eye

With a bright smile on my face

I won’t care if they think me daft

For eye contact is such a craft

I’ll gladly hug them and walk my way

 

You’d see me skipping like a little girl

Muddy slippers and a flowy frock

My hair at the mercy of the wind

Oh so gentle

Oh so ticklish

You’ll hear me giggle

With or without a reason

Whirl around on the stage

Dance without knowing the steps

Feel the freedom gushing through my being

You will see me

Finding the oddest sight ever

But then, you will truly enjoy

When you live that sensation through me

First hand experience at second hand freedom

And trust me,

You will tap your fingers to my silent beat

Soon enough, my friend.

Soon enough.

 

When I will be gone

This memory of a day will stay

In millions of unknown hearts

I would sail through the dewy clouds

Knowing and content

In leaving behind a mark

Be it a day

Be it a whole life.

 

A moment of utter freedom

Is all it takes

To leave behind the unwritten message

“I was here.”

Author's Note

Another breach into a world of new topics. The line I have put up in the description is something that struck me while (yes, it true), playing grand theft auto: liberty city. The pre-recorded radio-jockey said the lines "..first hand experience in second hand love..". I loved this line. (can you love a line?)
So anyway, how was the poem? :)

Reviews

[emmajoy]

You're a girl after my own heart! What a lovely, free, adventurous, happy heart you have, and your words paint such a wonderful, wonderful picture. Through you i feel the smile that dances with true contentment .. 'A moment of utter freedom ~ Is all it takes ~ To leave behind the unwritten message ~ “I was here"

[Just Me]

That was amazing. And yes you can love a line.

[Beautifully Tragic xPoe..]

I loved this, a great inspirational piece. Great write.

[Coyote Poetry]

A powerful and beautiful poem. I have known many strong and good people in my life. They would dance and sing at a instance. They are the people we will miss in a long life. I like the purpose and the message in your poem.
"Dance without knowing the steps
Feel the freedom gushing through my being"
Thank you for the outstanding and positive poem.
Coyote

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

I like this...........wouldn't it be awesome to do this alive?

[∂αʌ<..]

its all gypsy like!
like all these travelling is done in one day itself! the poem is beautifully written!

[Helpless]

wow, i really like this one!

[TJ]

Poem was very good! Loved it's optimistic tone and it flowed very well

[Aleyah]

Ha, this is great!! I love the childish descriptions, but at the same time, this is very beautiful & liberating. Another reason I like this is because I feel like I'd do similar things! Fantastic read and write :)) Amazing.