Written for: Sunday Muse #168
With freedom comes
a price. Assimilating
into a new land
and culture takes
a toll. The weight
of the city is on
her shoulders. She
is learning the language,
in hopes of becoming
a doctor as she was
in her old country. Freedom
is a heavy burden to bear.
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So very true Sara! I have seen this happen to many. Always glad to see you at the Muse!
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Thanks, Carrie! It’s a great site.
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Indeed it is … so many brilliant minds seeking freedom, in a country in which they can breathe. Become, once again … who they were.
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Well said, Helen.
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Nicely felt and written!
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Thanks, Charley!
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Deeply felt; the weight of the old and the new together are present in this.
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Thanks, wyndolynne!
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I love the truth and simplicity of this. Never easy re-starting in another country.
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I cannot even imagine the fear involved.
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Freedom indeed has a great price for many … and many who enjoy it carelessly, never appreciating how privileged they are.
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Yes, we all need to open our eyes and hearts.
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Yes freedom isn’t easy nor is it easy to carry. Great insight in this poem!
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Thanks, Susie!
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