Who Am I

Who am I? 

Who am I?
I was a working man who worked day and night.
Living in darkness and hoping to see light. 
I’ve lived with pain since my years are gone.
I know the darkest is right before dawn.
From my empty bed, I looked at the sky;
I changed to a bird and then dreamt of fly.
 To live my life in extreme, I got lost in a dream.
I was searching for love until I found the scheme.
I stretched my wings and danced, hoping for the spring,
Flying in the rain, learning how to sing.
In my dream as a bird, morning changed into night.
To find my love again, I hoped to see light.
As a bird on a tree, I dreamt of a man.
Sleeping in his bed and dreaming all he can.
That man, in his dream, worked morning till dark;  
Got tired of pain and asleep in the park. 
He slept again so fast to escape from his past,
one more dream of joy, hoping to see at last.
He changed again in rage; to a bird flew from cage,
drunken from the dew, garden became his stage.
Until he fell asleep, once more as bird so deep,
He dreamt again as a man who cried himself to sleep.
I know you’re confused, maybe a bit amused,
Perhaps I am that bird or man that is confused.

12/2015   Haloo
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Dietrich Avatar
February 29, 2016 at 3:37 PM
Pashang. I really like this one and I love your poetic style. I heard you were down. HOpe you are feeling better this Monday!
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March 1, 2016 at 1:18 AM
No worries Andrea. I believe in the power of prayers. Daniel Turner said, " the voice of many, sings a louder songs". My son told me once that I am the most famous unknown person in the world, now I know he is right. Having so many friends sending their love. Its overwhelming... Love you ALL... thank you
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February 28, 2016 at 10:10 AM
Loved it, exceptional verse my friend. A7 When -we- Worry about getting or else our being old, we should pause to ponder the alternative my friend. lol I share your age and your views on it. Hitting 62 long years myself the first week of March.
Salehi Avatar
February 28, 2016 at 10:37 AM
Thanks Robert...you folks are amazing... pashang
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February 9, 2016 at 11:55 PM
Pashang Salehi, thank you for the super XOOL Who AM I Support. A delight and head scratching contest. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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February 9, 2016 at 11:34 PM
Pashang, Congrats on the who I am taks! Thanks for supporting another PD contest. through SK
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January 16, 2016 at 7:10 PM
Pashang, thank you for supporting my comment. Linda
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January 15, 2016 at 10:08 PM
PASHANG, congratulations on your win!!! XOX ~LINDA~
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January 16, 2016 at 2:32 AM
Thanks Linda for reading most of my work.
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January 8, 2016 at 7:29 PM
Pashang, Congratulations on your Deep and Dark win. **SKAT**
Salehi Avatar
January 15, 2016 at 11:54 AM
Skat, you're always so kind to me.
Inman Avatar
January 8, 2016 at 10:22 AM
Interesting philosophical write, Pashang, very thoughtful and deep.
Salehi Avatar
January 15, 2016 at 11:53 AM
Thank you for being so kind James.
Kimathi Avatar
January 8, 2016 at 7:41 AM
Greetings Pashang. Congrats for your placement in the contest! ;-)
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January 15, 2016 at 11:53 AM
Hi Teddy, Thank you for being so kind.
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January 7, 2016 at 9:22 PM
Pashang, very good :-) Congratulations on your win!
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January 15, 2016 at 11:53 AM
Thank you Eve.
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January 7, 2016 at 4:53 PM
a great rhyme Pashang congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
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January 15, 2016 at 11:52 AM
Thanks Jan for being so kind .
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January 1, 2016 at 12:28 AM
i loved it pashang. happy 2016
Salehi Avatar
January 15, 2016 at 11:51 AM
Thank you for being so kind Francis.
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December 29, 2015 at 12:48 PM
Spectacular write my friend, u nailed it....I wish u a happy new year and hugs / / :) dalia
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December 29, 2015 at 5:57 PM
Thank you Dalia, happy new year to you too...
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