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

Date: 11/26/2013 7:17:00 AM

congrats !

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/25/2013 11:09:00 PM

Arden, Congratulations :-) for your nice win.... Thank you for considering my contest. Good Night ~ Linda ~

Mark Peterson

Date: 11/7/2013 9:41:00 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
Date: 11/8/2013 2:40:00 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

Date: 11/3/2013 9:10:00 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
Date: 11/4/2013 1:00:00 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

Date: 10/31/2013 8:49:00 AM

I really enjoyed your poem. You really have talent. Great job.

Arden Gopela
Date: 10/31/2013 7:33:00 PM

Wow! Thanks for the compliment, Samantha! So sweet of you! Bless you! Take care. Love,love,love! :-) - Den

Jake Ponce

Date: 10/26/2013 9:24:00 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
Date: 10/27/2013 1:02:00 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

Date: 10/25/2013 2:22:00 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! :-)