I Am

I am a chocolate milk child of Scooby-Doo Saturdays The leggings-clad, laced-gloved Material Girl teenager Who will soon be a half-century Who is mother to no son or daughter Who parents a household of four legs and fur Some days I am the bride Some days, the dishwasher Some days I am Florence Nightingale Some days, Lizzie Borden Some days, I am pleased with what I finish Some days, I don't know where to begin Some days, I am a bridge Some days, a wall Some days I am the lift Some days, the fall Some days I am the structure of silk Some days I am patchwork plaid Some days I am the rock of reason Some days, the wind of chaos Some days I am an apostle of ink Some days I am a pagan page In ambitious acceptance and calm confusion Like a rainbow - I am an illusion. 5/05/20 For 'I Am - Bio Challenge' contest Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich

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Line Gauthier

Date: 5/29/2020 8:14:00 AM

A very enjoyable delightful poem, Michelle. Well done. Congrats.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/28/2020 1:29:00 PM

Michelle, I really enjoyed reading your bio and loved the bit of humor you added to it.“ Some days, Lizzie Borden”. Congratulations on you win with this fun bio. Blessings xxoo

Aditi Mishra

Date: 5/26/2020 2:16:00 PM

Oh I absolutely love this Michelle! Such intricate details to give a glimpse of who you are. I believe sharing emotions is baring out your soul for others. Glad to know more about you. God bless you dear. Congratulations on your win :)

John Watt

Date: 5/26/2020 1:31:00 AM

Happy to come back for a rebound of congratulations and to walk through your creatively written 'I am' bio again. You have a winsome humility that shines through as you display both sides of the coin of you, not to mention your characteristic wit and another great poetic ending.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/25/2020 9:39:00 PM

a very creative flair in this one, Michelle! Lizzy Borden. that part was a gas! Congrats in my bio contest.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/13/2020 1:16:00 PM

You write so beautifully Michelle each thought, each word, each phrase unique in a sincere innocent yet talented way. I enjoy you poetry enormously! Blessings and Hugs - good luck Michelle. Jennifer.

Mohan Chutani

Date: 5/11/2020 7:13:00 PM

Reading again. Imaginative way to describe yourself. Loved the last two lines. It definitely takes half a century to reach such a definite honest conclusion. Best. Mohan

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 5/11/2020 7:33:00 AM

This is a very good take on the topic. Kind wishes, Kai

Anil Deo

Date: 5/8/2020 11:07:00 AM

Wonderful you! One line is over my head, "Some day, the fall." Did you mean the 'Fall guy/person," as in blamed? shalom/Peace, anil deo

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/8/2020 1:52:00 PM

Thank you, Anil - so that line refers to being sad, depressed; "the fall" as in your spirit, or mood, falling - I appreciate your visits - shalom and peace also.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 5/7/2020 7:37:00 PM

Oh I love this! I've been afraid to touch this one, thinking too literally and scaring myself; but I relate to this SO much! Except that I had to look up who Lizzie Borden was, my mother would have known ;), This a winner for me, good luck in the contest! xomo

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 5/8/2020 4:48:00 PM

Heh, not scared at all... quite in touch with my own dark side. ;),

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/8/2020 1:55:00 PM

I've been grusomely obsessed with Lizzie Borden for years! (I hope it didn't scare you too much) Glad you liked this - you should try to do one; I'm sure it would be awesome :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/7/2020 9:17:00 AM

And like a rainbow, you are a messenger of hope to the world. Very, very nicely listed, my dear friend! Peace and Love, Gershon

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/8/2020 5:01:00 PM

It always cheers me up to see a rainbow - so I will gladly take the compliment! Many thanks, gw!

Sandra Adams

Date: 5/6/2020 8:32:00 PM

love the way you did this, especially the ending... an illusion... wonderful, best wishes in the contest...hugs :)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 5/8/2020 5:02:00 PM

I much appreciate your taking the time to comment, thank you, sandra!

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/6/2020 1:46:00 PM

i.e., a woman for all seasons not needing seasoning? Aloha! Rico

Pat Adams

Date: 5/6/2020 9:06:00 AM

Well done! These days a bit more effort needed to keep the darkness at bay!...........pat

John Watt

Date: 5/6/2020 2:02:00 AM

I'd better be looking out on those Lizzie Borden days, haha! I know what you mean though. I love all your wonderful images (bridge/wall/lift/fall). You speak for so many of us who have a gamut of what 'I Am' means. So nice to get to know you better, Michelle, even the oxymoron aspects (to which I so relate!) Well done, I know this will do well in Andrea's contest ~ John

Mohan Chutani

Date: 5/6/2020 12:48:00 AM

Michelle, a beautiful write. Liked it. Full of imagery of your qualities and routine. Best. Mohan