CayCay Godwin Poet Prose

I AM THAT I AM

“A heartbeat pulsating as living light
free from each and every limitation
I AM that dwelling in inbound delight
the source wherefrom arises creation”

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We are that we are that we might align as God’s designed, divine
boned souls; therefore, I am that I am that I might become all that 
Spirit deems my possibilities to don and grow from.

As golden light inside earthly flesh status and matters, I densely 
stumble through life’s living maze to either be conquered and 
triumphant, or conquered and redundant.  Only when confined 
do most seek to break out and realize the divine tools we all 
possess in the recesses of the ‘I am’ we are.  

I am my soul’s potential of light, love and joy thus existential 
credentials are essential for realizations of my nature.  Intuitive 
insight pulses layers of intoxicating rushes that inform and 
discern the terms of who I am now and endowed to further be.

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Heidi Sands September 12, 2026 at 1:42 PM Excellent poem. Well written :)

Anne-Lise Andresen September 2, 2026 at 1:31 AM - Lovely written from your heart, CayCay :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith August 26, 2026 at 10:20 AM I enjoyed reading your powerful "I Am That I Am" write. What a great ending... "Good Luck" Have a blessed day writing away.............

Paige Hind August 25, 2026 at 11:05 PM very inspiring, CayCay <3

Hiya Sharma August 25, 2026 at 9:59 AM Oh yess dear Cay, this version of I am that I am, and everything here is just too resonating! Every word is infused with wisdom, that's so profound and comes from an intricate sense of vulnerability ~ I could feel each line, especially, "Only when confined do most seek to break out and realize the divine tools we all " exactly! 💯 It's only when in the dark that we seek the light, a lil glimmer of hope! The beauty of it all, the worth is realised by our hearts! Absolutely love this philosophical dimension. Profound piece for the contest! Sending you many best wishes And starlight ⭐⭐🩷💫 A FAVE ~ ✨✨

Nette Onclaud August 24, 2026 at 9:28 PM ohh but i relish you the way you are...and your poetry too, cay...winning wishes!

Gershon Wolf August 24, 2026 at 7:41 PM By the way: "I ams that I ams, Olive. ~ Popeye

Andrea Dietrich August 24, 2026 at 5:55 PM So deep, Caycay. This works really well in the form you chose as prose. I hope you make the winner list. This poem speaks to the sweet wisdom you possess. I want to write on this theme. Just not sure how to approach it.

Joseph P. DiMino August 24, 2026 at 2:01 PM Indeed, no limit to personal development. We imagine...and then will. All that God is, we are, substance of his being inseparable. Christ is our relatable doorway to ever greater glory realized. You get a FAV, CayCay~ magnificent work!

Evelyn Judy Buehler August 24, 2026 at 12:27 PM A beauty of a poem! I loved every line, CayCay. 😄

Sand Blown August 24, 2026 at 11:36 AM "....only when confined...."............goodt vun....very very nice.....len

Daniel Henry Rodgers August 24, 2026 at 8:13 AM Dear CayCay, Such a powerful spiritual introspection. There is such a striking truth in how you frame the human condition, the paradox of being "golden light inside earthly flesh," stumbling through the dense maze of life only to discover that our true tools were inside us all along. What a wonderful, uplifting poem to trust our inner light and honor the sacred process of becoming who we were meant to be. Blessings, Daniel

Victor Buhagiar August 23, 2026 at 10:14 PM May God pour great light on you.❤️

Anisha Dutta August 23, 2026 at 9:25 PM Lovely. Wish you best for Contest.

Gershon Wolf August 23, 2026 at 7:46 PM Not many poems are can be both 'snappy' and profound. Yours is. Bravo, CayCay!

Alison A Smith August 23, 2026 at 7:43 PM A radiant, deeply contemplative piece that blends poetic invocation with spiritual prose. The opening quatrain establishes a reverent pulse, while the flowing reflections explore identity, divine potential, limitation, and awakening with heartfelt conviction. The recurring “I am” becomes both affirmation and spiritual anchor, giving the work its resonant unity.

David Kavanagh August 23, 2026 at 2:46 PM A poem full of raw potential CayCay, we all possess some of it, and maybe it can be realised, (therefore, I am that I am that I might become all that) yes you may! A beautifully written piece, a strong poem, full of life experience and poetic prowess, a joy to read, cheers David