Tuesday, April 30, 2013

I Am




I Am
By
Lisa A.Williams




I would like to hear it-

Your silent sung song held so tightly



Living in an image-
stone heart hutch keeps you distanced




I know there is pain
flames of wishes blown away

I know there is love
buried deep in memory

Regret rides the moon-
celestial gods hold all that is dear


They wait upon silence for your voice
 to fill the sky with
 I am...




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19 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 30, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    Beautiful. Do you know the Walt Whitman line about the 'other I Am'? It is one of my favorites. Wonderful to see it here. Amazing how writing words can open the door to ones true identity and the real self so many keep hidden.

    Elizabeth
    http://soulsmusic.wordpress.com/2013/04/30/where-i-come-from/

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  2. Vandana SharmaApril 30, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    YES, SOMETIMES WE JUST NEED TO TALK TO OUR SELF AND WONDER ABOUT THE DIRECTION IN WHICH WE ARE GOING. SOUL FULL POEM

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  3. Sherri B.May 1, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    This is lovely...I especially like the line "stone heart hutch". So visual!

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  4. Sherry Blue SkyMay 1, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    What an extremely beautiful poem this is. I especially love your closing lines. Truly beautiful writing.

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  5. Laurie KolpMay 1, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    This is so beautiful, Lisa.

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  6. Karla B May 1, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Ilove the images in your piece.Lovely work of art.Thanks so much for your kind comments in my blog. They are much appreciated.

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  7. UnknownMay 1, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    ... stone heart hutch... what an apt and clever phrase. You outdid yourself with this one. Brief and complete, just the way I like a poem to be.

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  8. alan1704May 1, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    I know there is love - such words from the heart, wonderful

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  9. paperdollmomMay 1, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    Very lovely. Full of insight and hope.

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  10. WabiSabiMay 1, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Lovely, powerful words. I especially loved the last two verses! Rumi's Beloved

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  11. Rosemary Nissen-WadeMay 1, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Great sentiments, and the expression full of music.

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  12. MaryMay 1, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    That last stanza is an especially strong conclusion! A strong piece of writing.

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  13. AnonymousMay 1, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Back again, from Poets United this time. Still find this one beautiful piece of writing. The song sung to self should always be so, filled with understanding, acceptance, and encouragement.

    Elizabeth
    http://soulsmusic.wordpress.com/2013/05/01/color-therapy/

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  14. UnknownMay 2, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    We all probably hold some silent songs tightly. Your last lines are lovely. I am...touched by your words!

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  15. AnonymousMay 2, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    / I know there is pain /flames of wishes blown away/

    The image creates feeling, sound and scent as well, I really like this powerful and provocative line. The stone hutch line is another strong one as well. Thanks for sharing this poem.

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  16. Lisa WilliamsMay 3, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Thank you all so much.

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  17. Sharp Little PencilMay 3, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    "Regret rides the moon," what an amazing image! And I agree, the stone hutch is a meaningful image. This is very good work, Lisa, and thanks for commenting at my blog! Sounds like you have had fun with your little artist, too! Amy

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  18. Susie ClevengerMay 3, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    So beautiful...I know there are silent songs I hold tightly..may we all learn to speak I am.

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  19. SuzyMay 4, 2013 at 2:37 AM

    Flames of wishes blown away ... that was strong imagery. I loved the way you ended with hope. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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