I Am

I Am…

Woman – give me life to nurture
Wife – give me two lives made one
Singer – give me arias of symphonies
Poet – give me words to move the heart
Dancer – give me waltzes and tap shoes
Joker – give me whimsy born of laughter
Dreamer – give me bright visions to follow
Worker – give my hands tasks every morning
Leader – give me visions to plan
Athlete – give me grace to soar over hurdles  
Explorer – give me unmarked roads to ponder 
Artist - give me scenes to remember
Gardener – give me seeds for future harvests
Crafter – give me scraps of life to weave together
Seeker – give me puzzles to solve
Lover – give me a heart that reaches out
Mother – give me lives to encourage
Child of God – give me brothers and sisters to cherish
Believer – give me the joy of Heaven’s prayer
Prophet - give me sight through the fog

I am…. Made of yesterday, today - maybe tomorrow.
I am not I AM but long to see this face.

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Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/7/2022 6:46:00 AM

Am reading your bio for the first time and it's really unique, you are so multi-talented:) Shine for the Lord, Sam:)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/8/2022 10:03:00 AM

Thank you so much Jo! I am humbled by your lovely compliment. I wanted to give glory to God for these gifts and hopefully inspire other to look at their gifts and giftedness so they could do the same. It is an honor to be just one of God's ambassadors. I know, from your poems, you share in this amazing ministry of faithful service. Sending you blessings for the work of your hands.

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 4/27/2020 10:12:00 PM

Creative way to identify yourself, Sam. An excellent bio poem which Andrea has advertised as a list. It is indeed both very well-done.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/28/2020 7:39:00 PM

Hi Reason. Thank you for your visit and kind words! I was just literally blown away when Andrea suggested it as theme for a contest. I'm glad you liked it! All the best...

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/27/2020 3:42:00 PM

Great concept, Sam. Thank you so much for sharing yourself with us.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/28/2020 7:37:00 PM

Thank you Line. Have written a couple in this format. This poem was truly a mirror - took a lot of pondering to decide what was important! Blessings to you!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/9/2020 8:59:00 PM

Fun bio! We long to see the great I AM!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 4/27/2020 1:37:00 PM

Yes we do Kim. Thank you for your message. So appreciated! Blessings to you!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/9/2020 3:51:00 PM

It was fun to see all the things you consider yourself as, Sam. I saw five or six of yours that I am definitely NOT: worker with hands, crafter (like in art projects), gardener, seeker (as defined as good with puzzles) and prophet. I think this poem would make a great contest theme!! It's really cool

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/9/2020 2:10:00 PM

- Excellent bio, Sam :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 4/8/2020 10:41:00 PM

So mesmerizing and stirring - I think my favorite is 'crafter - give me scraps of life to weave together' - all of it is inspiring!

Eve Roper

Date: 4/8/2020 8:42:00 PM

I am, a woman ..., Sam, shows what we really truly do everyday. Until a change happens .. Enjoyed reading. Have a nice Easter.