Arden Gopela Poet Free verse

Who Am I

Not sure of who I really am
Think I've lost myself in the middle of nowhere
So many questions; self-interrogation
Please let me know before I explode

Why do I experience the need of knowing, why?
Is this feeling unique or just a natural response?
Slowly getting awkward of this world I have found
Forced to isolation, tell me the reason why?

But who are you to tell me?
Are you sure of yourself?
Are you sure of the role that you have mastered to play?
If I asked will you be sure that you have analized yourself?
If we're just both living in heaven and in hell

Where will the journey of exploring myself
Finds its way to cease; making hard on myself
I'm seeing different faces: crying, laughing, winning and losing
Amongst these images, "Who am I? Who am I"?

Then I looked at the mirror and focused for more
I have seen oneself, I have never seen before
Been busy of twists and turns conforming to the world
Never imagined that I have me as the cure

I forgot the essence of my body and spirit
To be transformed by the renewal of mind and soul
To do what's good, acceptable and perfect
As a temple of holiness; a channel of grace

Bruises and scratches all over my face
Starting to conceal my identity and race
Being too busy looking for the answers
I have forgotten me and took it for granted

Staring at myself now as I paused for once
I have seen the value of me that's so special
As I found love the reason for living
The question of life's purpose is now meaningless to me.

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Kiran Bantawa November 26, 2013 at 7:17 AM congrats !

Poet Destroyer A November 25, 2013 at 11:09 PM Arden, Congratulations :-) for your nice win.... Thank you for considering my contest. Good Night ~ Linda ~

Mark Peterson November 7, 2013 at 9:41 AM The wordplay is intringuing. It rambles in the way of one taking briefest notes on introspection, the hand having difficulty maintaining pace. Then the beautiful resolve and calm. I enjoyed it. The last line a wondrous summum bonum. Arden Gopela November 8, 2013 at 2:40 AM That's life! It maybe difficult at first but you'll jive with ease as you go along. For sure, there will always be a rainbow after the rain in each of our journey. All the best my friend! Love,love,love! :-) - Den

Michael Ainsley November 3, 2013 at 9:10 PM One day there will come a knowing without knowing that is beyond words. An insperation that will point your heart in the right direction and move your soul to action.Be still and know you are a light in the darkness of this world. Move toward the other lights and keep on thinking free. Enjoyed your Poem Arden . And thanks for your visit and kind words...........Michael Arden Gopela November 4, 2013 at 1:00 AM Thanks, Michael! Your words are like a ray of light - a hope to everyone! Happy that you enjoyed this one! Keep it up my souper-friend! Love,love,love! :-) - Den

Samantha Buss October 31, 2013 at 8:49 AM I really enjoyed your poem. You really have talent. Great job. Arden Gopela October 31, 2013 at 7:33 PM Wow! Thanks for the compliment, Samantha! So sweet of you! Bless you! Take care. Love,love,love! :-) - Den

Jake Ponce October 26, 2013 at 9:24 AM I'm glad you've reclaimed your poetic fire, Arden. I'm thrilled to know that you have composed new and great material after telling me that you were trying to rediscover your passion for writing. This here may be just a glimpse of how your poetic world is but I sincerely hope you're doing well. Arden Gopela October 27, 2013 at 1:02 AM Thanks, Jake! It is in writing where we can see ourselves in a different dimension, letting us know of who we are and what we can still do. I remembered the times when I was fastened in poetry writing. It always fascinates me. Then I jumped to songwriting and now, its a bit strange that I am doing what I have missed of doing. I'm doing just fine! You're a great guy! Hope to see you soon. Love,love,love! :-)

Arden Gopela October 25, 2013 at 2:22 PM The question of who we are will be meaningless if we will only look deeper on the truth behind the reason for living - ourselves! If we love our own, then that'll be the time of knowing who we really are! It all starts by loving ourselves. Love,love,love! :-)