The Freedom we Celebrate

With the gift​​ of great freedoms​​ 

 ​​ ​​​​  we​​ choose​​ fear and uncertainty.

With the unfettering of our lives

 from drudgery and toil

 we prefer shallow thrills.

In the arms of deep learning

 we lust for myth and superstition.

With the gifts of great wealth

 we​​ honor​​ selfishness and greed.

With the acquisition of power

 we become what we claim

 to have left.​​