I

That's it. Just I

I can be blind.  Can be deaf.  Often times I can't see.
That which stands tall betwixt you and me.

I am fallible.  I am imperfect.  I have much to correct.
But I learn.  I understand.  I ponder.  I reflect.

I am capable of culpable.  I have been known to harm you.
I seek balance.  I like harmony.  I say I'm sorry when due.

I live.  I love.  I hurt. I feel.
I bleed  I mend. I survive. I heal.

I sit.  I think.  I wonder.  I grow.
I seek.  I understand.  I hold on.  I let go.

I stumble.  I fall.   I hurt.  I bleed.
I get up.  Take stock.  I change.  I succeed.

Reviews

[Heather]

I have decided that I am your official groupie, and if there's not a club I am forming one now. I think I have a crush on you in a purely platonic non-sexual way of course. This is perfection... you are SUCH an amazing writer!

[Shelley Holt-Lowrey]

OMG - You stole my review comment. I fall in platonic crushes all the time. Like when I read your platonic crush declaration. THANK YOU! Such a kind thing to say and I totally get it.. you. :%

[Lily Mae]

With all that being said, that's why your so embraceable.. because all of the "I"'s balance you and bring to your life plate one hell of a woman..xo

[Shelley Holt-Lowrey]

OK - Hug from me to you through e-media. What a beautiful thing to say and I am holding that sentiment close. It means a lot. Please know that. :)

[emmajoy]

It's more than a well written poem, it's an expose of what and who SHL is, maybe you've omitted one or two this and thats but, the smile and the raised eyebrow, the sideways look and the nod of 'yes, tis me' makes this more than words writ for the fun of it. Good on you, missus!

[Shelley Holt-Lowrey]

Emma - made me sigh and smile. You see so much. And thank you for looking and seeing me. Means more than you know - hold you in such high regard and with a tenderness reserved for the truly beautiful souls I encounter.... you.

[emmajoy]

Morning waves across the ocean.. smiles and cartwheels and other wonderfully silly thingies.

[Baby Ricochet]

I read I ponder I think about girls
I shower I shave I do arm curls
Man that was stupid. Good poem SHelley. THanx

[Shelley Holt-Lowrey]

THAT was an awesome little ditty. As deep as mine up there. Thank you so much:

[Ufi Auttorri ~ Amy C. T..]

Hmm, OK. I have no other context except what you said... It's honest crap. Can I borrow a cup of this used kitty litter? I have this recycling process I'm trying to get a patent on. [Seriously, no matter, I like it a lot. Oh, and please don't make any wisecracks about my unrefined sensitivities, please?]

[Shelley Holt-Lowrey]

I'll take that. (Honest crap!)

[lee von cleef]

Any fool can criticize ,condemn and complain-and most fools do. "old Ben Franklin"
you forgot to mention the obvious,your hat is dam cute.

[Shelley Holt-Lowrey]

:) Thank you Lee. Your crypticisms are always on the mark. Hat is at the cleaners. Spilled pesto sauce on it. Don't ask.

[Ed Hart]

the I's have it

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

I really like this! You are always one to be balanced in your assessments, and this is one where you seem to be thinking it through and come to the conclusion that you have lived and you are still here learning, pondering, reflecting, changing, and loving. I relate so much to your work, my friend.

[quinfinn]

powerful self analysis here and quite disarming .....concise and direct....an enjoyable and personal reading experience

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Nice open and honest self reflective piece will certain strains of one uncertain but certain, sure but unsure but wanting to keep trying, keep seraching for their truth. Maybe the line 'I have been known to harm you' would flow better as 'I know I have harmed you'?

[Shelley Holt-Lowrey]

Cannot figure how to work that in without it sounding like it is written "at" someone rather than to a general "someone".... Thanks John for your feedback. Always appreciated.