Mel Brake Poet Free verse

I Am Sam

I am Sam
I am that I am
I am the one who became the first openly gay footballer in America

I am Sam
I am that I am
I am the black man
But I am Sam who does not see my gayness as having anything to do with my professional career which was a choice until like sexuality

I am Sam
I am that I am
I am the one who does not want to be judged by the color of my life style but by my actions on the field of play and the character of my heart 
 
I am Sam
I am that I am 
I am the Sam who is connected to the Rainbow Connection and I am a bridge to help others like me to come out come out no matter wherever you are to Saint Louis

The name of the Star

I am Sam
I am that I am
I am the you and I am me
I am that I am
I am the Sam the Ram

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Deborah Shiells May 11, 2014 at 6:53 PM This was a wonderful tender selfless Write. Loved it. Thank you for sharing this write with us here. Peace, Dedborah Mel Brake May 12, 2014 at 5:13 AM Thank you for your comments, Deborah.

Tim Smith May 11, 2014 at 6:27 PM I like it Mel.. I wrote one on Sam yesterday....Tim Mel Brake May 12, 2014 at 5:13 AM Thank you, Tim. Looking forward to reading your poem.