I Am A Human Being

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    This is a poem very close to my heart, I've read it at many a poetry venue. The parts about prison and freedom are two of the most important factors in it for me. I've never been behind bars- but I've felt trapped inside my body sometimes. I have Tourette Syndrome, and other neurological disorders that affect the way I move and act.

    I Am A Human Being

     I am a cry unto the night,
    my tears I hide from day,
    I am the shadow, I am the light,
    And I steal myself away.

    Curse me, bless me,
    It's all the same,
    I am here,
    My soul I'll remain.

    I am my freedom,
    And my jailor,
    I am the ship,
    And I am the sailor.

    Temple, prison,
    Hard and home,
    I am all the things
    I have ever known.

    I am all things possible,
    And impossible, I see,
    For I am simply...
    Me.

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    kmooney commented on I Am A Human Being

    11-14-2009

    Very nice. I like the message and the use of first person throughout. Flows nicely and has a good cadence to in. The message is very metaphoric and thought prvoking. I like your style so far Ms Simpson. Great job. Welcome to OP. My name is Kevin.
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    Poetry is either something that lives like fire inside you or else it is nothing, an empty formalized bore around which pedants can endlessly drone their notes and explanations.

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