Okanagan Bell Poet Rhyme

I Am Not a Lamb

A Wolf...A Lamb...A Wolf

Forgetting myself...started with me
To be sweet, to be quiet...to fit in.
Conformity!
Impress by agreement.  A Lamb I could be.
Convince all my thoughts; 
Copacetic is me

*So it began...
My best thought is, I'm at peace.  I'm content. 
Be positive!   I can do this!  
Be like a lamb.   

Softly;  I'm a breeze.  Calm in my soul.
Gently I'll allow, only good thoughts to flow
Small, inconspicuous... I'll learn, it's me
Just nod in unison, always agree.

*I am a Lamb...

My favorite thought is;  
I'm about love, not despair.
Quiet my being.  
Silently there.
My thoughts do whisper, 
a pleasing hushed ease
'I am not conflict'
For lambs, only, please.
What?!!  

*I am a Lamb.

My finest thought is;  
I'm wonderfully bright.
As a golden suns warmth slowly softens my light.
Embrace others truths,  as they are my own.
So they won't see it, I can't be alone.  Suddenly. I feel 
like a liar!...A cheat!
Conforming isn't me!  
My own thoughts rise, to defeat.
Forcing their way, repossessing my soul
I am 'not' a lamb kept under control!
Fueling my mind, with courage and might.
My confidence is back!  Submission won't fight.

*I am 'Not' a lamb.

My true thoughts are; I'll regain what's been sold. 
Get back my old self, feel enlightened and bold.
My thoughts are not truths!  What I believe, is my right! 
My true self is brave!  Be damn sure, I will bite!

*I Am a Wolf

My only thought now is;  I'm seeing me, so clear.
I am 'not' a Lamb,
I'm a Wolf without fear!
To deviate or follow.  To protest or agree.
My thoughts are my own! 
To decide, up to me

*I AM a wolf!

Now, I am genuine.  Honest and free.
I'll behave as I choose,  I've re-found the true me! 
I will brown nose to no one or be a doormat for love.
Take me or leave me, herein and above.
I'll be contented and scrappy, 'cause that's who I am!
Definitely a Wolf. 
Not particular to Lamb.




I Will not comply
I Will not lie down
I Will not go quietly
I Will not submit
I Will not roll over
I Will not shut up

I Am Not a Lamb!

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Michael Ramel March 1, 2026 at 9:53 AM Bell you mentioned you lost 40 lbs. Congrats I know that's the best feeling when we can gain control of things we let get out of control. I too lost (I went from 206 lbs. down to 138 lbs. in a six month span. I had 7% body fat. I know that sounds unhealthy. I have since leveled off at a comfortable weight). I feel the struggle in this poem.

Chris Green November 22, 2016 at 1:57 PM Personally, one who doesn't rock the boat is not appealing to me. We all have our likes and dislikes and using our voice to express thoughts, desire, feelings, etc. is important. I like how you poem expressed this strength that many do not show, they may have but like you said, just it there and be quiet. Nicely done. Okanagan Bell November 17, 2017 at 1:21 PM thank you. it is important in life to BE WHO YOU ARE, regardless of others thoughts of you or not upsetting others...it really does affect everything about you. i lost 40 lbs and became my old unique self in the following year, now am happy. its been enlightening

Jan Allison September 20, 2016 at 2:59 PM I think many of us fear rocking the boat and sit and silently seethe - i love the powerful poem especially the ending - girl power Diane!!!:-) hugs jan xx Okanagan Bell November 17, 2017 at 1:22 PM thank you. it is important in life to BE WHO YOU ARE, regardless of others thoughts of you or not upsetting others...it really does affect everything about you. i lost 40 lbs and became my old unique self in the following year, now am happy. its been enlightening

Carole Duet August 10, 2016 at 9:57 PM I like this "brave" poem. More power to you! Okanagan Bell August 14, 2016 at 9:04 PM thanks very very much...if you go through this, it is empowering to realize you have a choice... its okay ...and...that is what gives you strength to be who you are