"Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose"

To Janis:

Bag in hand,
closing the door;
the feeling is
overpowering;
all on your own now,
leaving a childhood behind-
no remorse,
no wrath,
just freedom to explore!
You’ve got nothing to lose
but a brand new life to gain.
You cast the shackles
of family life
and wonder if you’re
taking the love with you.
You’ll never know,
but you’re willing to risk it,
because this smells of freedom
and teen-spirit all in one.
You’re on top of it;
it doesn’t feel insurmountable.
So you smile
and give your boyfriend a hug.
Now the world’s at your feet
and each day is a new one.
You’ve got things to do
and you get them done because
of
the freedom
from before.