Home » Poems » Robert Johnson » Who Am I

Who Am I

Note: This is Day 1 of 7 of a writing exercise they had us do when I was in this half way house after my stay in the mental health unit. It wasn't something they required to be written in poem form or rhyme or anything. That's just me. I actually think writing in rhyme helps me to express myself. :)

Who Am I ?

I am the breeze, I do as I please.
If you want to know just watch me blow.
The aftermath will show the trail I'm on.
Just don't blink for soon I'll be gone.

You say you want my guts.
If you think you're going to get that, you're nuts.
I can do these little exercises.
But I don't trust them who despises.

So when the sun comes back around.
You'll see I'm planted firm on the ground.
Yesterday's ambitions are all used up.
So today, I'll just pour another cup.

Reflections come in many ways.
I'm left looking for the one that pays.
Day 1: Who am I?
I am me until I die.


I didn't say they were good. :) Just vented my angst as I thought I should. :)

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/15/2019 6:24:00 PM

Hey, Leslie, how are things going? I finally am getting around to comments left me two to three days ago!! But I see you have no new poems for me to peruse. Be sure to email me if you have any news in your life to tell me about this week!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/7/2019 5:38:00 PM

actually, I quite like this very much sweet Leslie! I understand why you felt that way at that time. You chose a good exercise to deal with your emotions.

Robert Johnson
Date: 8/7/2019 8:16:00 PM

Thanks. <3 :) I'll post anything. :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/7/2019 9:08:00 AM

I too have used poetry to deal with my feelings. I can relate to this piece.

Robert Johnson
Date: 8/7/2019 10:30:00 AM

Thanks for stopping by Richard and reading a few of my poems. Most of what I write is dealing with my feelings. :) <3 That's why I like to write a limerick from time to time, to lighten things up a bit. :) <3

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/6/2019 6:56:00 PM

Poetry is a beautiful way to vent and so cathartic. This is a true expression of your feelings and is poignantly spoken. Wonderful! Very nice to meet you. Aloha, Connie : )

Robert Johnson
Date: 8/7/2019 10:28:00 AM

Aloha, thank you for visiting my cathartic vent. :) <3