Be Free

Tormented mind and broken heart
Of this world, I feel no part
To people I am not there
Right through they look and stare

Unless there is something to be done
Then yes, oh yes I am the one
Never asked or given choice
For me, there's no spoken voice

When chore is done, task fulfilled
No monies paid nor items billed
No thanks or praise will there be
In bigoted minds wasted on me

In a world full of people, am I alone
Heart filled with love, not of stone
Of those around me, I do care
Through you I don't look and stare

Head up, speak, speak out loud
Stand up tall, stand up proud
Let no one take rights from thee
In this world breathe, be free

Poetry by English poet David King