Today,
I do not have a job or money for the things I need.;
But I am free to go look for it.
I do not have a home or a family beside me;
But I am free to go and find them.
I do not have anywhere to go or a place that I belong;
But I am free to go searching for one.
I do not have a church or a group that I’m welcome at;
But as of now, I can join one.
Today,
I do not have everything that I need in my life,
But it is more than I had yesterday…
And because of today,
I have the freedom to build my tomorrow.
Sarah Anthofer
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/perspective-of-a-freed-slave-written-for-american-history-class-2007/
