My Independence

Like a butterfly
I have been freed 
From a cocoon of oppression 
Nine to fives not my own
Weeks I rarely enjoyed, and 
Strived only to reach 
The one day that was mine,

Because the seventh day

Belonged to the Lord

I'm grateful
The chains are broken
Today, I celebrate 
My freedom
Freedom to be me
To use the gifts 
I was blessed with 
To nurture them
To pray
To love
To write 
To travel
To be present for 
Those that need 
I am a colorful vessel 
With so much to give
This is the freedom 
I celebrate
by MA
(originally posted on my IG account 7/4/2018)