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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!








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Mary Meade Stephenson

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

Deb Radke

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

De R

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:)

Carolyn Devonshire

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

C.C Bloomsfield

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!

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 12/11/2010 8:30:00 AM

Well said my excellent poet friend...true poetry shines in your work....Michael

Tahera Mannan

Date: 12/10/2010 7:30:00 PM

A beautiful flow of emotions and imagery. Your pride in your culture is so evident.