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I Am

Who are you to look upon I as if I can fit into the pages of a book?
As if one glance can fit this eternal ocean right in its nook?
As if I can be bounded up in the cover
Tightened by a string, escorted by punctuation, while I wait for your words to be able to sing.

Who are you to label me?
As if I can be captured by your words. My name gets choked up in vocals, as I pull on the chords.

I am who I am, nothing less
I am not defined by your constructed tests
I am the fire in you soul, the beat in your chest
I am greater than your law, I stand above the rest

You will address me as such

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Duke Beaufort Date: 3/9/2024 6:21:00 AM Thaj, another poet here was kind enough to refer me here. I think many of us feel labeled and experience/sense a lack of respect for who we are. I am so glad you are standing up for who you are and are doing so with such eloquence. The way you express this is quite striking. Login to Reply Tahj Jones Date: 3/14/2024 3:08:00 PM Thank you!

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 11/21/2023 4:19:00 PM Hello Thaj Jones, I like the last verse. It has the power that said it well. enjoy your evening my friend./Darlene/ Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 11/23/2023 11:05:00 AM Hello Thaj, You are welcome. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/ Tahj Jones Date: 11/22/2023 3:43:00 PM Thank you, you as well.

Ink Empress Date: 10/13/2023 8:28:00 PM “Escorted by punctuation” whoa! Thats a brilliant line! “Who are you to label me” i recently wrote a monoku too on this. So many are quick to label, and judge people based on skin color, sadly the reality! What a powerful write this is! And i can see you rhyme very well! Flawless and captivating! “ I am not defined by your constructed tests” yes say it louder! *claps* Login to Reply Tahj Jones Date: 10/14/2023 6:30:00 AM Thanks!

Karen Jones Date: 10/13/2023 2:33:00 PM Powerful. Demands respect. I like this a lot. Login to Reply Tahj Jones Date: 10/14/2023 6:30:00 AM Thanks!