I Am

Written for the "I AM" Poetry contest

I am simply simple, and courageously complex
I wonder if the world will ever get this concept
I hear evil spirits whisper- words of disrespect
I see demons. They see me. I have direct contact
I want freedom. I want love, and all of its after-effects
I am simply simple, and courageously complex

I pretend to be fine, when I’m really a wreck
I feel I’m losing my mind, and it may never come back
I touch heaven’s clouds, with hell’s heat on my neck
I worry my happiness is over, and I’ll soon be next
I cry when I’m hurt, down and depressed
I am simply simple, and courageously complex

I understand I’m not perfect, in fact I’m a mess
I say I’m a student of life, and this is just a test
I dream one day I’ll overcome, and claim my success
I try to love with all of my might, giving nothing less
I hope to never lose hope, and the ability to express
I am simply simple, and courageously complex

Author's Note

Needs work

Reviews

[OBWhiteHawk]

Really great! I wonder if you know that some say the name for God is "I am." The thought is that God is inside of us, and this is the one thing we have in common. The one name that we all use for ourselves that we all have in common is "I" and so ... when we say "I am" we are really saying "God is."
Anyway, this is my favorite part, because I feel this way right now myself:

I understand I’m not perfect, in fact I’m a mess
I say I’m a student of life, and this is just a test

[Sirius King]

Yes, "I Am The Great I AM"

I think we are all a bit of a mess :-)

thank you OB!

[Frieda P]

I love your "I Am', like you it's simple, yet complex, nicely pen'd my friend.

[Sirius King]

Thank you Frieda...Glad to see your back! :-)

[Frieda P]

Always my pleasure Serenus, glad to be back and reading you. :-)

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

doesn't need work. Was another great peace the rhyming was great. I liked it :)

[Sirius King]

Thank you cimmy! :-)

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

your most welcome :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i don't think you will ever lose the ability to express, my friend.

nicely done...i relate to the "mess" part...but not losing hope.

jacob

[Sirius King]

Thanks jacob!

[Renée]

Needs Work?? I Don't Think So ! Serenus.. this is a song ! One from your soul and it is beautiful ! Simple as you stated yet complex and deep ! (( :

[Sirius King]

Thanks! I'm glad you like it! :-)

[Renée]

My complete honor to read! ( :

[Angi]

Serenus, I don't see where this needs any work at all. I do see a window into you, though. This is really well done, you know. I am happy to see so many writing these pieces for the contest. Angi~

[Sirius King]

Thank you Angi!