I was always free
It was tried, but-
They could never contain me

They could not shackle my mind
Harness my spirit
Or yoke my soul

They could not hang my courage
Beat my strength
Or burn my endurance

They could not suppress my determination
Erase my identity
Or hinder my perseverance

They could not lesson my hope
Abolish my growth
Or limit my prosperity

I was always free
It     was    tried, but-
They could never     contain     me