Freedom

Are you free once you're enslaved?
Or enslaved once you're free?

There is a man sitting in a cage with peace in his smile, who stares at a man sitting outside of the cage with inconsolability in the wringing of his hands.

Who is free?
and by what measure?

"Freedom"...
God?
Master of Self?
Enlightenment?
Mindfulness?
Acceptance?

Which one, says who, at what time?