I Am One, I Am Many, I Am All, I Am Few

I  AM  ONE,     I  AM MANY,    I  AM ALL,    I  AM FEW

People may say tell me about yourself
Kids?  Job? Tastes? 
No I will not tell you these things.
I am many things  -  but these are not me

I am one who
Is  pleased to be a man who is capable;
Who  can cut it when the pressure’s on;
Who  hopes for the best, and expects absolutely nothing
And as a result,  is never disappointed.

I am all the things a man should be
Like  a reliable helper,  and  not looking for help;
A deep thinker  who  enjoys new thoughts from others;
Sympathetic to the needy and downtrodden,
Impatient with the rich  and  aggrandized. 


I am few of the typical types found among men.
Music feeds my soul, as does the smile of a child.
Ambition drives me on, but only when I allow it.
Mistakes – I’ve made lots, but not the same one twice.
Can’t take myself or life too seriously, I just gotta laugh.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 5:38 PM
Congratulations on your win in Paula Swanson's "I Am...." contest Sydney. Love, Carol
Radke Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 11:48 AM
Oh I like this poem. I love your last verse, especially lines 2 and 3. Very good writing. Congratulations on your winning placement.
Dietrich Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 12:24 AM
Love your approach to this topic. GREAT win, great poem. LUv, Andrea
Sweetheart Avatar
December 26, 2010 at 5:36 PM
Congrats Syd on your big win in the I Am contest with this exciting entry luv.. enjoy with luv and a Happy New Year too...
Richards Avatar
December 26, 2010 at 10:40 AM
What a great attitude you have....love this look at "I Am"....such a positive spirit it has!! Congratulations, Sydney!! Love, Carrie
Mehta Avatar
December 26, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Many congrats Sydney for bagging coveted spot in the contest with this thoughtful creation. Merry Christmas to you & your family. Luv/best wishes...Hitendra Mehta
Mehta Avatar
December 25, 2010 at 6:41 PM
Congratulations on this third place win in the ciontest of Paula, Sydney
Onclaud Avatar
December 25, 2010 at 5:10 PM
breathtakingly beautiful, sydney!! cheers to a big win in the contest.. nette
Kendrick Avatar
December 25, 2010 at 4:53 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Poet Avatar
December 25, 2010 at 11:18 AM
Congrats Sydney on your well deserved win!
Devonshire Avatar
December 25, 2010 at 9:41 AM
You are a good man, and very intelligent as well, Syd. I especially like the way you hope for the best while expecting nothing so you are never disappointed. Congratulations on your win! Merry Christmas, my friend. Love, Carolyn
Onclaud Avatar
December 21, 2010 at 1:19 PM
a mix of soulful expressions and expos, sydney! magnificent entry with best wishes! .. nette
Devonshire Avatar
December 21, 2010 at 12:54 PM
Well, this challenge had me totally stumped, but I have to hand it to you for pulling it off with style and depth, Syd. Hope you take the top spot! Love, Carolyn
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