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I Am For What I Am

Since the day that I first left Looking back, Through different windows Knowing there will be reft I am for what I am, and I'll be I am for what I am, you'll see I found it hard to explain The actions of our cause Highlanders against the Lowlanders Simply because I am for what I am, and I'll be I am for what I am, you'll see The answers and reactions To which they promptly, replied Trust and honour abounds And pity those who lied I am for what I am, and I'll be I am for what I am, you'll see I'm now in an enviable position To look back on my ancestors so I'm Scottish, the son of Kane From my days so long ago I am for what I am, and I'll be I am for what I am, you'll see My name is semaj, The Highlander I've come back from your future so To an earth in rutted grief And allow your tomorrow flow I am for what I am, and I'll be I am for what I am, you'll see All Nations should be accounted North and South Hemispheres To allow you to continue Allay our space age fears I am for what I am, and I'll be I am for what I am, you'll see It's the reason I have returned To Scourie is where it started Your future wormhole lies For me, it's where I departed I am for what I am, and I'll be I am for what I am, you'll see We can only take, The ones who'll live so free! http://www.thehighlanderspoems.com/fantasy.php

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Date: 12/16/2010 9:30:00 AM
Another of your awesome writes James! It is wonderful to be proud of our ancestors and heritage...and it clearly shines here! Thanks so much for sharing! Have a gloriously blessed day~Mary
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Date: 12/14/2010 8:05:00 PM
Oh, this is wonderful! I loved the cadence and the imagery. I was in Scotland with you in this poem. Very good. And the latter part of the poem. Most intriguing. Very good writing. I shall read more of your work. Thank you
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Date: 12/12/2010 10:08:00 AM
You are true Highlander, James:) Didn't know you were Scottish, nice to get to know more things about you! Enjoyed your write, my friend:) Hugs, Emilia:)
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Date: 12/12/2010 9:03:00 AM
A great fantasy that also has some history, dear Highlander. It's wonderful to see the return of Semaj and now he know he's not only an Earthling, but a Scott as well! Much enjoyed. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 12/11/2010 1:21:00 PM
You are for who you are. .a Highlander forever to be,enjoyed. .the emphasis to be for what you are and who you are,powerful!
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Date: 12/11/2010 8:30:00 AM
Well said my excellent poet friend...true poetry shines in your work....Michael
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Date: 12/10/2010 7:30:00 PM
A beautiful flow of emotions and imagery. Your pride in your culture is so evident.
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