I Just Am

A poem I will recite outloud in a school SLAM contest.

I am not a warrior

Or a lifesaver

I am not special

Or another face in a crowd

That is the conclusion I came to

 

"Why are you so depressed?" A friend asked

And I told them my story, my life

"Someone your age shouldn't have to go through that"

"Well," I replied," I would be worse off if I didn't"

"How so?"

"Becuase I learned a lesson in life"

 

I am not optimistic

Or pessimistic

I am not dumb

Or smart

That is the conclusion I came to

 

"Young man, why do you always seem upset?"

An elder man once asked

And I told him my story, my life

"How do you live?" He asked

"I live for others. To be there when others aren't"

"You are very brave" He finished

 

I am not brave

Or a coward

I am not immature

Or mature

 

I have told my story time and time again

To all who were interested

Not for sympathy, but for knowledge

Hoping my words, my life, would change people's views

To encourage them to live life and help others

 

I am not a warrior

Or a lifesaver

 

I just am

 

Reviews

[AngMae]

Brought a smile to my face! Love, love, love the ending! So simple but so powerful! "I just am" Great piece!