May I Take The Liberty

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The truth to be told,
We don’t really know
Our Liberty is our freedom, so please don’t let it show.
We stand for this,
And we stand for that.
Our Liberty is our freedom, but we treat it like a mat.
Taken for granted,
Ignored until the last.
Our Liberty is our freedom, but only if we’re asked.
Papered and whitewashed over 
When it suits our whim. 
Our Liberty is our freedom, but not when others sin. 
Taking liberties 
Is not like taking Liberty’s flame. 
Our Liberty is our freedom; it’s not a simple game. 
Solutions to our problems
Come in all shapes and sizes. 
Our Liberty is our freedom, slipping before one realises. 
Rich get richer, 
Poor go to the wall. 
Our Liberty is our freedom, you're free, don't bawl!
Justify your greed, 
Satisfy your need. 
Our Liberty is our freedom, but children it will not feed. 
Powerful Corporations, 
Tax avoiding nations. 
Our Liberty is our freedom, no balancing these equations. 
Statuesque and strident, 
Unchained and free,
Our Liberty is our freedom, please let those blinded, see.
©Keith Murphy