"i Am"

I am young I am old I am soft I am bold I can laugh I can cry I can quit Still.... I can try!? Days they pass Turn to night Then come dreams Lost in flight.... Can't change the world Can't stop the rain But if I could I would end all the pain! For I am one In most that exist.... Throughout the years Throughout the mist? Yet here comes my chance Or so goes my life Caught by the windmill.... Cut by the knife! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "I Am" Note: This is dedicated to Christopher Higgins....With an apology!~Wrapped in "Love!"~Change The World Brother!!

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De R

Date: 8/30/2010 4:52:00 AM

I just love this one, John:) It's flows so well and it has a different style from the other poems that you have written here at PS. Few words, but with great impact!'I am young, I am old, I am soft, I am bold'-sounds like a song...and these words hold so much truth behind their soft curtain...Thank you so much for being a friend and for taking the time to read my poems. It means the world to me! I hope life gives you only happiness and love, my gifted friend. Hugs&kisses, Emily

Simone Segal

Date: 8/5/2010 4:32:00 AM

YOU ARE!!! lovely poem, love Simone

Amar Mistry

Date: 7/23/2010 12:11:00 AM

Nice poem truly from the heart

Marie Harrison

Date: 6/13/2010 5:20:00 PM

A truely amazing write you've penned here. I enjoyed the simple style and the quick flash of a read that is was. The message was brilliant. Thank yo for sharing your wonderful poem.

Audrey Haick

Date: 6/5/2010 6:34:00 AM

Deep, introspective write, John!! An incredible view! Each little decision we make, conscious or not, each word we speak, I believe goes out into God's universe, shaping, forming, whatever! And because we share His spirit..."I Am" Definitely goes to my favs.! Peace and love, Audrey

Lynette Chachere

Date: 5/30/2010 1:06:00 AM

this is a very powerful poem, written with wonderful words. and a touching tribute to your brother? you said. and also, your comments are so sweet. take care, John.i hope to see you around more on the soup.you are a beautiful poet here. -Always&Forever Lynette

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/21/2009 4:50:00 AM

Fabulous dedication dear John. Another beautiful day on the horizen for you my friend. Love, Carol

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 6/12/2009 7:39:00 PM

Nice writing. Simple words that carry depth. It may not seem that we can change the world, but one never really knows how much our thoughts and what we do, do affect the world. Thanks for sharing this poem and thank you for reviewing mine and for your comments. Caroline.

Shirin Neshat

Date: 6/12/2009 3:08:00 AM

iI like this poem, its simple, intersting and a bit different.

Julie Dalby

Date: 6/10/2009 2:08:00 PM

John, firstly thanks for reading my work before and for the words that you wrote. i am taking the time to read through your work and i love the style of your thoughts and words. to me they are what i so say to be poetry to the ears. Thanks again. JD

Zoe Lambert

Date: 6/6/2009 11:07:00 AM

My eyes are indeed blessed to read your work.......!!!! what more can I say....??? Excellent!!!!....And John, Thanx for the comment you made on my poem........>>Crystal

Charlene Bird

Date: 6/5/2009 9:00:00 AM

If we all stand together instead of against maybe one day we can change the world, you certainly do that with your beautiful words. John, always a pleasure to read your gifted pen. Thank you for your encouragement and wonderful compliments yet, again.

Carrie Richards

Date: 5/30/2009 5:42:00 PM

What a lovely gesture, another John Rhinem moment straight from the heart. It is so satisfying to read, and friendship is so much easier to bear than anger......for everyone! God Bless~ Carrie

Constance La France

Date: 5/26/2009 8:24:00 AM

this poem just flowed, took me along on a wave, I like the style, I must try it....

Jonay Washington

Date: 5/21/2009 9:23:00 PM

wow this is very lovely you seem like a good person hehe =]]TinkBabyy

L'Nass Shango

Date: 5/20/2009 3:02:00 PM

A fitting tribute to a rebel rager, from a master poet ... himself the kaleidoscope of change and beauty.

Diane Christian

Date: 5/20/2009 11:54:00 AM

a great poem John i am sure Chris will love this write, it is full of devotion right from your precious heart, thanks for all your kind feed back God bless you from diane

Brandy Megens

Date: 5/20/2009 11:27:00 AM

you are and we is a unity together we can and will great write

Anna-Marie Docherty

Date: 5/20/2009 1:32:00 AM

Oh what a beautiful thought to heal the world of its pains, how lovely that would be - if only! A wonderful write John, well done, and thanks for your support as ever, kindest thoughts, Anna-Marie.

Sara Lokken

Date: 5/19/2009 9:22:00 PM

I feel like this, I want to heal everyone, too. Such gentleness and compassion that outlines your writings....beautiful. Love, Sara:)

Christopher Higgins

Date: 5/19/2009 5:23:00 PM

Brother John let the love flow from within and let us do our part in making a difference in someone's life..the world is filled with evil and if we can only change it through prayers and words then that is what we should do.. This poem is awesome.. and I respect you and your heart my friend..my heart never holds anger or hate. I adjust and move on to a better place emotionally..we are both in a good place tonight I hope.....bygones are bygones..let respect for fellow man rule...Chris.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 5/19/2009 2:25:00 PM

where were you my friend?we missed your poetry,this cuts deep,this poem states pain,i can feel it,after each rain there is a rainbow---smile:-)your friend charma