I Know Who I am

I had forgotten who I was, till passion found me again.

I know who I am,

More than just a man.

I am passion burning bright,

Long and deep into the night.

I know who I am,

More than just a man.

I am passion strong and bold,

Tales of my deeds to be told.

I was not always who I am,

In days gone by I was just a man.

My passion hidden far away,

To make it through each passing day.

I hid my passion from the world,

Protecting those around me,

From the flicker of the flame,

Of passions that surround me.

So long I hid it from the world,

I had forgot its taste.

Until you came into my life,

And remind me of my fate.

I am not simply man alone,

To live life meek and mild.

I must refind my passion,

And touch the flowers wild.

I cannot live without this part of me,

I will not send it back to the darkened sea.

Passion is my best part, you see,

It must be released in full, if I am to be.

I know who I am,

More than just a man.

I thank you for showing me,

The fullness that I ought to be.

I know who I am,

More than just a man.

I am passion burning bright,

Long and deep into the night.

I know who I am,

More than just a man.

I am passion strong and bold,

Tales of my deeds to be told.

Reviews

[AmiraE]

I like the idea that you are not hiding, you are who you are, and you are proud. In our fast paced life some people can not figure out who they are, some feel they need to hide, others like you know who they are and have nothing to hide. The poem itself is so well writen, it is smooth and passionate. It made me want to read every word, and certainly more of your poems. Great job!

[PoemsbyPatrick]

This was in part an answer to a set of questions posed by a very dear friend. What do you like most about yourself? What makes you happy? I found, after long thought, I had learned the answer long ago and forgot it. Now I know again.

[The Warlock]

And tales of your deeds shall be told. Amazing writing.

[smkb90]

This is poem is sure of what it says. There is no doubt in your words. It is honest, profound and deep.

Many people will go through life not knowing who they are or being just a fraction of what they could be. It is beautiful not just because of how it's written, but I consider your message of finding yourself again, more beautiful than anything else. It made happy to read it. Great job and always keep the passion in your life.

[STRAND]

It's a quality pep talk camouflaged as a poem. While the message is positive and commendable, the dearth of anything poetically unique leaves the piece feeling rather ordinary and self-absorbed.

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This my fellow writer is very honest. I admire your honesty and courage to stay true to who you are and what you'll never be. It's good to know some people will stay true to themselves, despite the changing world. Great write!

[sharonlee]

Strong empowered write, with great flow and humility.

[E.B. Kelly]

I love this piece! So simple and lovely and emotionally passionate at the same time. Great Job!

[PoemsbyPatrick]

Thank you. The words are minor, compared to the knowing.

[jarjarjar]

Very good technique and rhyme. Really enjoyed the flow. :)

[PoemsbyPatrick]

Thank you, I am glad you like it.

[quinfinn]

so passionate and profound. you demonstrate in this the absolute joy you feel in your life and the reasons lie just beneath the glimmering surface of your contentment. i have been there, my friend. such a wonderful place to be. revel in your rapture. sing your life's praises. this is a real testament to your happiness and fulfillment. hold on to that love. it is more precious than anything you will ever know again. superb write!

[PoemsbyPatrick]

Thank you for your words. You obviously understand that these words are more profound for me than they can be for any reader, but I am humbled that they find a chord with you.

[mandy]

I know who I am,
More than just a man.
I thank you for showing me,
The fullness that I ought to be.

i liked that verse. it reminds me of a friend who needs to believe in himself.

[PoemsbyPatrick]

Thank you. Please share this with your friend. Perhaps it might inspire him at least a little.

[mandy]

thank you..i will.