I Am Free

By Erich Guetzlaff

I have always liked going out and experiencing nature.
Not for the nostalgic reasons of childhood memories or the fact that
I proposed to my wife under the tall sycamore tree.
But because, when I am in nature, I am free.

I am free to run around and scream.
I am free to swim undisturbed in the ocean.
I am free to climb the trees.
I am free to chase rabbits.

Nature is such a wonderful thing.
There are no rules, no regulations.
When I am in nature, I am free.

I am free to pretend.
I am free to look at the clouds.
I am free to drink lemonade and listen to the wind.
I am free to smell the roses.

I have always liked going out and experiencing nature.
Not for the nostalgic reasons.
No, I enjoy nature because I am far away from society.

I am my own governing body.
I am my own law and order.
Society and their cities cannot fence me in.

I am free.
I Am free.
I Am Free.