Authentically Me

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    I wrote this poem after I turned 45 and realized that I didn't have to be anything anyone else wanted anymore. I didn't have to live my life waiting on my mother to accept me or society to embrace, love, tolerate and understand me for being different. I hope this helps others to know that they can also shake off the chains and be..... Tammy

    Authentically Me

    I am letting go of all the used to be me:

    How big and bad, in-shape and desired. Used to be

    How I was the party, brought the crowd, always had an arm piece. Used to be

    Pity Potty because mommy didn’t accept and love me. Used to be

    Woe is me never knew my daddy. Used to be

    I release. I am authentically me.

    I am not the deeds of 25.
    I am not the deeds of     35. 
    I am the wisdom of 45

    I am authentically me!

    I am not your photograph. I am not your script.

    I toss the stereotypes. I break the molds. I stand up, and step out of the box.

    I am authentically me!

     


    ~Tammy J. Hamilton ©11/2010

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    optimistic commented on Authentically Me

    12-22-2010

    This is going to be a great way to start out the year I believe in this and this I must come
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    winged

    12/23/2010

    You are so right. Thank you.

    EssenceInc commented on Authentically Me

    12-17-2010

    As I attempt to gather knowledge, about myself and my life, I too am seeking my "authentic self". Thanks for the inspiration...
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    winged

    12/17/2010

    To inspire another is to continually be inspired. You are most welcome. Thank you.

    mbennett3 commented on Authentically Me

    12-17-2010

    Doesn't it feel great to just not care anymore Tammy. I loved it!!
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    winged

    12/17/2010

    Yes. Thank you, that means so much to me Kay Kay esp since you knew me when...lol.

    TinaD commented on Authentically Me

    12-07-2010

    I love the message this poem gives. Thanks for writing it.
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    winged

    12/07/2010

    you are most welcome.

    Poetry is not an expression of the party line. It's that time of night, lying in bed, thinking what you really think, making the private world public, that's what the poet does.

    Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997) U.S. poet.

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