Freedom these days is a word that incites
Anger, concern, despair- it is a fundamental right
And in the face of a challenge never before seen
The operational word suddenly is quarantine…
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While personal liberties restricted appear
I, paradoxically, feel free amid this fear
As the world grapples with illness and death
As millions struggle to catch their breaths
The weight of expectations that I was supposed to carry
Has been lifted, therefore I feel free
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Social obligations that felt burdensome
No longer exist- though missed by some,
Make an introvert like me less stressed
There is no pressure to be well-dressed
Or to societal standards of beauty try to conform
With more time on hand I can perform
My work more efficiently, it is true
With more time at hand, a lot more I can do
Freedom of time- a luxury once craved by me
I have found, albeit temporarily
I am free to think, to ponder, to dream
Something that until recently did difficult seem..
In a world united by a common fight
There’s no one to impress, no need to prove myself right
My authentic self I have discovered again
This social isolation has led to personal gain
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When the nightmare ends, life will be
Definitely altered irrevocably
When social distancing goes away
And the freedom of movement comes our way
I hope to carry some lessons forward
The things I’ve realized during this period-
The weight of expectations from the society
Is only burdensome if you let it be
I hope in the future I shall stay
As free in spirit as I am today..