My Name is Freedom
I am not
Who you think I am
I am not
Who you say I am
I am not
What you perceive I am.
I am
Who I am.
I am one and many
Young and old
Ancient and modern
Near and far
Local and global
Perfect and profoundly flawed
A creature of limited means and abundant wealth
I am black and all shades of human complexion
I am here and everywhere
I am a labyrinth in a labyrinth.
I transcend
Celluloid archetypes
Invented histories
Imagined identities
Hegemonic narratives
Prescribed and programmed destinies.
My name is freedom
My home is dignity
My destination is eternity.
© 2018 Hassan Keynan
Nairobi, Kenya