Reena is back with a new xploration challenge!

This week the theme is the dark side of freedom!

Credit: https://library.acropolis.org/the-dark-side-of-freedom/

The image shows the word FREEDOM painted on a wall, and some people holding up placards with the words Speech, Thought, Religion, Expression, Assembly, Choice and Association. There are broken stones strewn around on the street.

Quote from the same site

We will never be free from the consequences of our actions.

Let the spirit of freedom and the tragedy of limitations take you to your creative high.

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Here is my offering!

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Fear dressed as liberty, whispering sweet lies,
Reckless hands unchained, yet bound by their own chaos,
Echoes of power twisting in empty streets,
Every choice a door to ruin or regret,
Deeds without conscience sow shadows that linger,
Opportunity for cruelty blooms unchecked,
Morals dissolve when no one dares to guard them.

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #394 – Creative Experiments and More

6 responses to “The dark side of Freedom, an acrostic”

  1. Reena Saxena Avatar

    Though each line is powerful on its own, the EE lines appeal to me the most.

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thanks reena 🩷🩷

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  2. Indira Avatar

    Powerful, Carol.

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Thank you 🙂🙂

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  3. tenzenmen Avatar

    Great poem and message. Folks don’t know what to do with freedom!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NODB2pvU3Vo

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    1. Carol anne Avatar

      Nope they don’t!

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