I AM  (Free Verse)

I AM (Free Verse)

A Chapter by Dhaye
"

...who I am.

"











I am not afraid anymore…

 

I am strong enough

Pliant like the bamboo

Strong as the Narra tree

Persistent like a carabao

A child of Jose Rizal.

 

I am optimistic…

 

Like an eagle, I know I can fly high

I possess the beauty of Sampaguita

But can defend myself

As  Arnis has taught me

Therefore I am easy

But can move on with such simplicity

I face the sun every morning

And whisper my prayers to the sky

For my dreams

And hopes

And life.

 

I am dignified…

 

To carry the blood of my heroes

To live in this bountiful land-

The Pearl of the Orient Seas.

Yes, I am honored

To be who I am-

A survivor

I am the product of the strong past

And the future of my nation.

 

I am who I am…

 

I am a Filipino.





© 2014 Dhaye


Author's Note

Dhaye
I am a survivor. In my veins, run the blood of my heroes...

Special credits to:
"I Am A Filipino" by Carlos P. Romulo which is one of my inspirations in writing this piece, and
Google images for the attached pics


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

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A beautiful tribute to us. it reminded me so much of I am a Filipino by Carlos Romulo
"I am a Filipino - inheritor of a glorious past, hostage to the uncertain future. As such I must prove equal to a two-fold task- the task of meeting my responsibility to the past, and the task of performing my obligation to the future."
It's brilliant of you to incorporate our national symbols in this piece.

Posted 10 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Dhaye

10 Years Ago

Hehe. Kaya nga pinutol ko yung title kasi meron ng pla ng I am a Filipino ni Carlos P. Romulo at bak.. read more
gabrielle

10 Years Ago

yes, i could still recite the first paragraph of that beautiful essay.. oh, baka gusto mo pa yung "l.. read more
Dhaye

10 Years Ago

Hehehe. Thanks you're here. Pinasaya mo ako. Angel yata kita, Gab.



Reviews

A standing ovation from me on this wonderful poem of love and acceptance of the self and the nation of your birth and heritage. Bravo....................

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Dhaye

10 Years Ago

Thanks a lot, Sami.
Sami Khalil

10 Years Ago

You are welcome...:).....................
Bravo for you sweet friend..heritage defines us..not the eyes and minds of others..
You are strong..this is a testament..

Well done my sea shell friend.

Scott

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Dhaye

10 Years Ago

Thanks...but why sea shell?
Scott Metro

10 Years Ago

You have the sea..all I have is the desert now ..I just pictured you along the beach in your native .. read more
Dhaye

10 Years Ago

There are many beaches there. Just make a wise choice. lol




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Dhaye
Dhaye

Philippines



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