WHO AM I? (Free Verse)

Who knows?

Who am I?
I am just a flower quickly fading
Today I am charming
But tomorrow will be thrown away
Like those other wilting flowers.

Who am I?
I am a dust in the wind.
I'll be with you for a moment
But will leave you in a little while
With one thing I am sure of-
I won't leave you in despair
For I shall leave with reminiscence
Of our good old days.

Who am I?
I am a friend, a faithful one
Though you haven't read my mind
Or gazed at the windows
of my soul.

I am here
To do my passion
To speak my mind
To open my heart
To leave a trace
That once in my life
I've been a writer...

 

Author's Note

Free Verse (vers libre) Poetry is written in either rhyme or unrhymed lines that have no set fixed metrical pattern.

Reviews

[Belle]

I really like the early stanzas. You weaved the words wonderfully with metaphors and the flow is finely smooth; that is poetry Dhaye ( I'd love to see you writing this way) The repetition of the words 'Who Am I" gave a strong sense of seeking for an answer of the reason of existence and there you ended it with your own answer...

[Dhaye]

Thanks, Ms. Belle. I appreciate your kind words. It's really motivating.

[Antoñyo]

This just might be your best..or..the best of you, I don't know which :-)
A new and cherished favorite!

Thanks for the share!

[Dhaye]

Best? Ahaha! Thank you so much, A. I don't think so. I have many favorites from my works, not this one. I haven't thought this is the best...but I'm surprised...and happy about that.

[NeiL ArandA]

Wow Dhaye you have so much collections of beautiful poems . You must have been writing since the day you were born. I like the way you begin your poem " who am I " ... One of the most common question ask by a soul searching for meaning and purpose in life ... " Who Am I " . Please listen to Casting Crowns when you get a chance . They composed a song with this title . And you captured some of the lyrics in this lovely poem . Very beautifully laid Ms Dhaye. You're very talented writer .

[Dhaye]

Thanks, Neil. Actually, that song was my inspiration when I wrote this piece. I just relate it to being a simple person and a writer here. I appreciate your kind words.

[Coyote Poetry]

"I am here
To do my passion
To speak my mind
To open my heart
To leave a trace
That once in my life
I've been a writer..."
I like the above lines. We question who we are many times in our life. We will be many things in our life. I hope in the end we know some kind of happiness. Thank you for the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Dhaye]

Thanks for peeking in, CP. I owe you a lot today. :)

[Coyote Poetry]

The poetry was amazing. I will come back later. Is it going to be a poetry book of poetry?

[Dhaye]

Yeah, it's a book. "Confessions of the Forlorn: The Light and Dark Shades of Marguerite".

[Coyote Poetry]

It is very good. Does it have artwork?