Me and My Voice

I've been writing for quite a while;

a couple years now

 

tentatively, at first, afraid

of what readers might think

 

my early verses were very short;

after more & more, the poems got longer

 

even penned a few short stories!

and something new I've noticed lately

 

I used to declare my personal feelings

only under fictional character names but

 

Now have discovered the word "I".

 

I find that I use "I" all the time;

I can't quite stop myself

 

don't wish to; I like

the sound, the feel of "I"

 

(to many folks this is probably "no big deal";

but I've been shy, raised in a repressive environment)

 

Perhaps I've grown

less afraid to own my words,

thoughts and feelings

 

To hug my shadow freely.

Reviews

[A]

I really like this poem! It brought a smile to my face. Never be afraid to express yourself. Never be afraid to say "I" and stand up for what you are writing. Great message! I really like your last line, "To hug my shadow freely." Great poem! :)