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I Am
I am Kristin.
Like the rivers, I am flowing, rushing, moving.
But like the stones, I am steady, solid, bruised- but not broken.
I am the color of life, green and new and always pushing through.
When my name is sung, it sounds like the soft patter of rain on your window.
And like fire, I am passionate, burning with a rage unseen to most.
I believe in hope, in the stars- they're always there.
I touch the sky, like a feather blowing in the wind.
I am alone, being swallowed by the world, no mother to be my life preserver.
I want peace, acceptance. I want to forgive.
I am Kristin,
Daughter of an alcoholic.
Call me sober,
And watch me live.
Like the rivers, I am flowing, rushing, moving.
But like the stones, I am steady, solid, bruised- but not broken.
I am the color of life, green and new and always pushing through.
When my name is sung, it sounds like the soft patter of rain on your window.
And like fire, I am passionate, burning with a rage unseen to most.
I believe in hope, in the stars- they're always there.
I touch the sky, like a feather blowing in the wind.
I am alone, being swallowed by the world, no mother to be my life preserver.
I want peace, acceptance. I want to forgive.
I am Kristin,
Daughter of an alcoholic.
Call me sober,
And watch me live.
Published 7th May 2011
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7th May 2011 3:17am
I like this one a lot. A personal hello-to-the-world, and a right good one at that. It's correct with its spelling and such, which is excellent. The one thing I may say is that perhaps the ending is a bit specific when there's really nothing else in the poem alluding to it. You have this beautiful poem about yourself in the abstract, and then you hit us with four lines that are really only related to the piece itself because they're also about you. But, I do also like your ending specifically as a poem ending, so it's a judgment call. Overall an excellent piece. Welcome to the site. :)
7th May 2011 3:51am
thanks (: the poem was an assignment for english class. my teacher gave us a pattern, and we filled in the rest. Thanks, I wanted the ending to be powerful. A "I will not be like you".
30th May 2012 7:32am
hey kristin, its scott, this is crazy how i found you on. i had no idea you was into poetry! pretty deep, stuff i read alot of them so far. i had to make a page jus so i could tell you i read your poems. keep it up
14th Jun 2012 3:54pm
