I AM!

Sometime when we think God didn’t answer our prayers, we just didn't realize he did by giving us the strength to do it ourselves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 I AM!

Truly, I am,

 

a woman that has been beat down,

crawling on hands and knees.

Begging for God to make it stop,

He answered none of these.

Who will be the one to end this,

to make this nightmare cease?

 

I AM!

Truly, I am,

 

a woman that has fought to leave,

to build a better life.

Homeless, shelters and hungry kids,

strangers craving such strife.

Who will help me find us a home,

someone more than a wife?

 

I AM!

Truly, I am,

 

a mother alone full of fear,

searching for a new way.

My children so dear and trusting,

unsure of what to say.

Who will make this all turn around,

to make blue skies from grey?

 

I AM!

Truly, I am,

 

the one to reach deep down inside,

Move forward and not stray.

A woman with my head held high,

No longer scared to say,

Who is worth everything I did?

Who found a brand new way?

 

I AM!

I AM!

I AM!

 

~Melody

Author's Note

I was told a short while ago, to put a little of my past in verse. I waited until I thought I could do it some justice. I am not one to talk of negative...yet it takes the negative and the positive to make a charge. Hope you find my understanding in, this little piece of me.

Reviews

[Riley]

I love this poem it is very inspirational! Being a strong woman who is independent and doesn't need a man to help her, she is able to pull through on her own. I admire that strength in a woman. I have a friend who would relate well to this poem and I admire her strength and endurance through the strife of her life. I will have to share this with her!

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

Thank you ,though I must admit that I am a strong woman and I don't need a man...but, the one I am with I wouldn't want to be without.

[Raven Starhawk]

A terrific poem. It has many different layers of...beauty and defined reality. I hope that makes sense what I wrote, but it has more as well. There is a personal depth to it that invites the reader in.

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

Thank you, and yes it did make sense

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

This poem is beautifully complimented by your choice of artwork. Throughout I felt you pushing and strengthening as you broke through that parched ground to find the sun. Good for you. What we learn from our pain is indelible.

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

Very kind words, I am glad you picked up on how I was writing it to build. I always push my focuses to the positive. I will have it no other way. The negative is valuable as without it this puzzle we live in would fall apart.

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

Well done.

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

you are kind!

[Λsylum Ƣo&#..]

Melody~ poetry is a release of a part of our lives in verse. and you have touched well upon a part of yours. an excellent penning and image. i hope all is getting better for you . . .

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

Thank you! My life is wonderful now; I am blessed with this life before me.

[Λsylum Ƣoətry]

you're more than welcomed, Melody!

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

;) I do not always place a review on my readings here, know your poetry is wonderful; I love how you created the wording! Brilliant!

[Λsylum Ƣoətry]

thank you, so extra specially much!!

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

;)

[Tomislav Petricevic]

Deep and encouraging. It is up to us to find strength in ourselves to survive the hardships of life. You've obviously managed to do that.
Good job.

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

That is something we work for every single day. I like to see myself as the Lotus Flower. Thank you for reading my poem.

[ROSALIND]

this is truly moving I know what you are going through because, I have been there ....take care

[Tomislav Petricevic]

You're welcome.

[Cole Hayley]

You always have the format pitch perfect, and th epoetry to back it up. A great poem and a wonderful song.

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

You are always so kind. Thank you.

[BLBrown]

Melody - First, thanks for pointing to Maya Angelou's poem. I read it first and LOVED it. Then I read your comment before the poem and was able to read your poem with the things you have so bravely revealed about yourself here and in other pieces I have read.

This is a powerful piece. The simple words, "I am," which you scream, are so strong and yet also have a ring of desperation to them. You have shown the reader that you have taken steps, for yourself and your beautiful children. Indeed you are a brave soul.

The last two lines seem like they should be about you. I would recommend:

I am worth everything I did
And I found a brand new way

Obviously, if you wanted a different meaning this might not work. I have never been a battered wife, though I suffered extensive child abuse for the first 18 years of my life so I can relate on that level. I think it is only when we give ourselves self respect and love, that true change occurs.

Nicely done!! Keep writing!!

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

You are as kind, as I know your writing is flawless! I don't always comment on many many writings that I read...know I am always always reading and love yours!

[Legolas]

This is such an inspiring and powerful piece. Im very sorry for all you have gone through. My heart reaches out to you. Wonderfully written poem.

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

I am 38 and grateful for everything I have been through, for within the mist of the worst I found myself and learned to love and be at peace with who she was for all she was. Good, Bad or Indifferent. That alone was worth it all.

[Legolas]

I am glad that the hurt has brought you all these good things in the end.

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

;) It is always a matter of how you look at things, EVERYTHING happens for a reason! No matter how bad or good it is for a reason and the reason shall follow. Those that learn to find understanding in that are at peace in a sea of wisdom.

[Legolas]

Wise words, very wise words. Thank you.

[olla]

and yet women are still considered to be the weaker sex.. only fools believe such things.. a powerful piece.. well written..

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

There is a reason we bare the children ;) not sure if it would have made it past Kane without us. ;)

[Robbie~xoxo~]

The Strength within is a Powerful thing. You have conveyed such wisdom and heart.... This is heartfelt and truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing this.

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

This was my hope with this. Thank you so kindly for your words and perception of this.

[Robbie~xoxo~]

You are a true inspiration, Melody!...Thank you for being you. :)

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

;) ALWAYS!

[Robbie~xoxo~]

Looking forward to more empowering writes. :)

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

your too sweet!

[Jordan A. Wilson]

powerful and well written

[Kimberly "Melody" Carney]

thank you.