All That I Am

Human, I am... with a nagging existential curiosity about people, nature, and life in general. A spiritual being, I am... I indulge in woolgatherings and strolls. A poet, I am... I'm always doing the cha-cha-cha with my muse. I love to write; always jotting down myriads of thoughts running through my head. An eternal optimist, I am... My cup overflows. I never drink from a cup, half-empty. A dove so peaceful, I am... I'm often lost in meditation, in reverie. Busy bee, I am... You'll find me at work on weekdays doing the job I enjoy, and doing it the best I know how! A runner, I am... I jog and sprint with friends. It clears the cobwebs in my mind! Adventurous, I am... I am on a perpetual search for enlightenment and poetic inspiration. A husband, I am... I'm married to a precious, gorgeous lady named Helen. An incorrigible romantic, I am... Many of my love poems are about her. A proud American son of Nigerian-born parents, I am A brother, I am... the second born of four siblings. An older sister, a younger, a younger sister--last born. Tall in stature, I am... I'm 6 ft, 2.5 inches tall. I love being tall! Oh, yes indeed! Fashion savvy, I am... A sharp-dresser. Can't you tell from my avatar? A quasi-masochist, I am... I love achieving an end, the hard, gut-busting way! A coconut, I am... Despite a tough exterior, I'm quite tender on the inside! Rather unique, I am... half-loner, half-social animal. Full amazing brotha! Creative, I am... The inventor of a poetry form called "Yalto" Bibliophile, I am... A reader of books, poetry books especially. Movie buff, I am... When I'm not watching the news, I'm watching a movie, which is every other day! US Navy Veteran, I am... Proudly served America. Oh, I wish I could serve her all over again! Date written and posted: 09/23/2018