I Am
I am a dying leaf
clinging to the mother tree
in a high autumn wind
I am unique crystal
frozen in the heavens
wafting into the drift
I am the grass blade
attempting to reach above
all others to see beyond
I am the passing cloud
shape-shifting by moment
desiring to be seen
I am the mountain
the rising peak watching
over surrounding landscape
I am the wofting breeze
caressing all about me
to bring peace and comfort
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Posted on December 26, 2015, in Poetry and tagged DoubleU, I Am, John White, Poetry. Bookmark the permalink. 79 Comments.
Beautiufl. Thank you.
Thank you, JoHanna! 🙂
That’s BEAUTIFUL!
🙂
Nice
Thank you, Shoma! 🙂
This was awesome. Well done.
Thank you! 🙂
Thank you UU! Here is my reply. I am the almost bud, the forming crystal, the strip of chlorophyll, the puff of steam, and gentle hill. And I realize there is no race to the top, there is only growth until it there’s not.
Thank you! 🙂 The forming crystal…nice!
Besides all of that, you, sir, are someone whose poetry I look forward to every time you post! 😊
Thank you, Kunal! 🙂 You’re too kind.
desiring to be seen…..Fits all of us….Good job
Thank you! 🙂 Even we introverts want to be seen – sometimes. 😉
I agree with that. Does that mean that when we are constantly looking back on something that we become “retrospectators”?
Ya’ know…it just might. 😉 Great word by the way. 🙂
You got me at the dying leaf. It’s a lovely poem.
Thank you! 🙂 You’re too kind!
I am….
this is similar to a mantra that I often use,
though you have stated it much more beautifully than I ever could
I am touched by your writing.
https://thetovaryshconnection.wordpress.com/2012/12/15/my-mantra/
Thank you! 🙂 You’re too kind. It’s great to meet you!
The moment I started reading, I knew this was gonna be something 🙂
Thank you, Swetha! 🙂 You’re too kind.
I love your poems! Would it be flattery or cheating if I attempted on composing poems like yours? This thought keeps crossing my mind.
Thank you! 🙂 It may be both ubt in the best way possible. However, I’m still learning structure, rhythm, etc. so I still break far too many rules to be much of a model.
Creativity comes from the rules of the within. That to me is not breaking any rules, but following your own rules for your authentic imagination.
Individuality is important and finding a unique voice is crucial but I’ve set my goals for the new year to go back to the basics by re-learning everything. A few courses early in the year should help. Once a new foundation is laid, and the rules are mastered, we can learn to bend the rules to fit our own message and our own voice.
Yes, what you mentioned does make sense … I was thinking more about creativity in its rawest form. Creativity, too, needs caring, taming and pruning. Glad to have “talked” to you😊.
Creativity is crucial either way. You’re right about that. It’s that part of the mind that has to be tapped whether you’re playing within the rules or outside the rules. Great to have “talked” to you too! 🙂
As always, your poetry takes me on a flight of the imagination. 🙂
Thank you, Mary Cathleen! 🙂
Lovely.
Thank you, Shawna! 🙂 It’s great to meet you!
Yes, you are! Beautiful!
Thank you! 🙂 You’re too kind!
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Beautiful poem by John White. Read more at doubleupoet.wordpress.com.
Thank you for the reblog!
This poem has something, kind of a seamless flow! 🙂
Thank you, Shrishti! 🙂 You’re too kind!
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Thank you for the reblog!
Gorgeous!
Thank you! 🙂
This reminds me of growing up a creative mind. It gets dark, sometimes. I worked through addiction and am currently working through developing my talents. Thank you for this.
Thank you! 🙂 We are all developing and revising ourselves as a constant effort. All the best in pursuing your voice. Hope all is well. It’s great to meet you!
Thanks John. 🙂 Best to you as well. Really look forward to reading more of your work. It’s beautiful.
Thank you so much! You’re too kind. 😉
Mind-blowing. Your writing is universal. Each one of us can connect to this.
Thank you, Rashid! 🙂 You’re too kind.
YES.
Thank you, Carrie! 🙂
Your writing is amazing. You are amazing.:)
Thank you so much! 🙂 You’re too kind. It’s great to meet you!
Wonderfully written -full of the adventure life can bring us! It got me excited just reading it. I know you may have had an underlying message -me, it was about the adventure of being found -not only by others, but myself. Thank you!
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Thank you! 🙂 It could definitely about being found and discovered by others. It’s great to meet you!
You, as well!
🙂
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Thank you for the reblog!
No problem
🙂
Wow John. Your imaginary is so beautiful. And I love the way you gave character to different parts of nature. The blade of grass being my favorite. Well done!!
Thank you, KP! 🙂 You’re too kind.
Loved the comparisons!
Thank you! 🙂
This is a nice piece
Thank you! 🙂 It’s great to meet you!
you welcome…..look forward to more interesting poems from you
🙂
i looooove it!!! ❤
Thank you! 🙂 It’s great to meet you!
This reminded me of a switchfoot song, even read that way… good one!
Thank you! 🙂
Wow! Role playing! Love the imagery and the lines.
Thank you! 🙂
Yes! The universal “I” and the wave in the ocean “I”. I enjoyed this…well written…resonates within us. Glad to have connected.
Thank you, Eileen! 🙂 Here’s to all of us making waves to create a better world. 🙂
Thank you for the reblog! 🙂 It’s great to meet you!
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