The Comfort of Security
A poem
"Those who sacrifice Freedom for Security deserve neither!"
Stirring words, spoken by a powerful, influential man,
Who never experienced Insecurity, in all its crippling terror.
Who faced no obstables to make him pause before saying "I can!"
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All humans have certain rights; inalienable, unreserved.
Some, we have only in name, and must demand and enforce them.
Freedom is not Freedom, unless all our Rights are preserved.
Challenges and Changes are inevitable, a mere matter of when.
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Comfort is the security of a roof, of food and clean clothes to wear,
Without the creeping dread of fearing it will be taken away.
Comfort is having disposable income, money you can spare,
Without having to choose which bill you can afford not to pay.
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Comfort is the knowledge that you are valued, for yourself,
Without pretending to be another, masking who you are.
Comfort is the security of knowing that you are enough,
Without others constantly shifting an unreachable bar.
I recieved some bad news this week, regarding my new job, and it reminded me of how much more comfortable it is to have secure work, knowing exactly how much will be in your bank account the next week, and how much easier everything is with disposable income.
Not everyone has that comfort, the comfort of security, and I'm looking glumly forward to a period of insecurity.
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About the Creator
Natasja Rose
I've been writing since I learned how, but those have been lost and will never see daylight (I hope).
I'm an Indie Author, with 30+ books published.
I live in Sydney, Australia
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Comments (9)
So important in these times!
Whoa. No, this is good. Like really good - fantastic!
So very pertinent to our moment in history! I hope you find a rewarding job that will meet your needs, both fulfillment and financially. I enjoyed your story and hearted it.
this is powerful and inspirational. well done.
I definitely needed to read this today. I would love to help more but I'm admittedly finding myself in similar uncertainties. I will definitely be happy to share and support as I can, though! Hoping many blessings find their way to you soon.
This is so relatable in these times we live in. A message that deserves to be heard loud and clear.
Wonderful inspirational poem. Do hope the bad news quickly evolves to good news💕
Such a powerful poem . I totally agree hearted 🥰🌹🏆
My family has spent the last three years in poverty. I understand security and not having it, and it hurts all the more knowing how good it was, and how fast it can disappear.