I am
I am sick of conformity
I am a child of God
I am your best friend, but occasionally falter and will let you down
I am Lil’ Kim, Ralph Waldo Emerson, & Jack Lalanne on any given day
I am confused
I am swim, bike, run
I am a fruit bowl, good for you, colorful, and you enjoy taking to parties
I am scared of the dark
I am a good mother in spite of myself
I like to make you laugh, even if it’s just an attempt
I like a good quote that gives me goose bumps and places things in perspective
I like to dance
I like to see people reach their potential
I like the smell of honeysuckle
I want to lie on your chest and hear you breathe
I want you to be proud of me
I want to see fresh flowers on my table when I come through my door
I want to see them cross the stage with a college diploma
I want to master living in the moment
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In the spirit of gaining perspective, waiting patiently, and getting healthy, I decided to start writing poetry and journaling my thoughts and feelings. I came across Julie Gray's blog about writing and found her I am writing challenge. I didn't enter the contest but still enjoyed reading the "I am" poems and decided it would be "life-affirming and uplifting for YOU."
If you are going through a transition in your life start writing about it, even if you are the only one reading it.
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With the past, I have nothing to do; nor with the future. I live now.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson~
