I Am

*** I AM I am one breathtaking moment I am one who is lost or alone I am one raindrop, or one flowering rose I am warm as the sun, or cold as a stone I am a distant star or a meadow lark Or one dark cloud that hovers on the horizon I am many memories from a long ago childhood I am today and tomorrow I am a teardrop filled with sorrow I am the first rainbow of the season I have many ways to sing a love song Or tell a story, or share the laughter, or feel the glory I am all the colors of our world I am a disappointment, I am a pearl I am all races, all creeds, the scattering of all seeds I am a leaf who's frayed by the wind I am a friend, who stays till the end I am all words unfurled into the light I am all the broken hearts and hopes lost in the night I am all the hurt, all the anger, all the joy, all the love I am all who believe in God above I am all who doubt I am all who laugh, and sing, and wail and shout I am unleashed with wild emotion I am silent with devotion I lay stepping stones to healing I renew by sharing feelings I am a few unbroken rules, a few enchanting jewels I am the ember, I am the spark I am unsure, in ways that count I have been kind, I have been cruel I have been curt, I have been hurt I am a poet.........I have a heart I am a season nearing autumn I've climbed to the top, I've hit rock bottom I am a mother, I am a wife I have been taking, I have been giving I have a family, they are my life These are my reasons to be living I AM ____________________________________________ For The "I Am" contest, sponsored by Frank Herrera 11/3/14

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Barbara Gorelick

Date: 11/14/2014 2:21:00 PM

I loved reading you poem..you have certainly climbed to the top of the charts with your poetry. Congrats. BG

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 11/13/2014 3:48:00 PM

You are beautiful. Brilliant poem Carrie. Congratulations on your win

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 11/12/2014 11:40:00 AM

I love it, Carrie! Magnificent as always...congrats on your win! Love and Blessings, Rhonda

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/11/2014 8:45:00 PM

Amazing! Congratulations on your win.

Sandra Haight

Date: 11/11/2014 8:06:00 PM

Very stunning and beautiful poem, Carrie...sentiments of a very creative soul. Congratulations on your win! Sandra

Debra Squyres

Date: 11/11/2014 12:01:00 PM

I finished reading this and just had to add that famous line in my head to the end of: I am woman... hear me roar ! lol Well done on the theme and so nice to meet you !! Congratulations on your win !!