I Am (poem) by Ruben White

 

I Am by Ruben White

I am the wind that whispers across the night,

Brushing the faces of those lost in fright. I rise like the sun, though shadows may linger,

Each dawn, I paint gold with an outstretched finger.

I am the river that carves through stone, Though mountains may try to make me their own.

I flow, relentless, bending not to doubt, Knowing the path will find me out.

I am the tree with roots in the deep,

Branches that climb where eagles sleep.

Storms may rage and lightning might scar, But I wear my wounds like celestial stars.

I am the drumbeat in a sacred song, A cadence that marches, steady and strong.

When silence falls, I will not retreat—

My soul taps rhythm beneath weary feet.

I am the quilt stitched from struggle and grace,

Every square a trial I had to face.

Yet even the tattered corners shine,

For beauty is born in the heart's design.

I am the ocean, vast and free,

Cradling both rage and tranquility.

Some days, I thunder, and some, I sway— But no one decides how I dance or play.

I am the voice that cannot be tamed, Echoing love, unburdened by shame.

For I am the poem, the prayer, the plea, A tapestry woven eternally.

I am here, I belong, I endure, I see— For every "I" holds infinity.

This poem uses powerful imagery from nature (wind, sun, river, tree, ocean) to convey a message of resilience, self-acceptance, and enduring strength in the face of life's challenges. The speaker embraces their multifaceted nature, acknowledging both the gentle and fierce aspects of their being. They find beauty in their scars and refuse to be silenced, celebrating the infinite potential within each individual.

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