I Am What I Am

Neville

 

I Am What I Am

 

I am not

A fish               Don’t try to catch me

I am not

A trophy        Don’t try to lift me

I am not

A priest          Pray forgive me

I am not

A prophet      God forbid

I am not

A prize          You do surprise me

I am not

A target         So don’t try and hit me

I am not

A memory     Not yet anyway

I am not

A moment     But not far away

I am not

A liar            So listen to the words I say

 

I am me        Believe me

 

 

 

  • Author: Neville (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 4th, 2019 02:31
  • Comment from author about the poem: three for the price of one.. it just depends on how ya look at it.....
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 47
  • User favorite of this poem: Poetic Dan.
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Comments11

  • Fay Slimm.

    Such a rhythmic and multi-textured assessment of a few nots - but what you really are does nicely for me mon ami. Pleased I caught this insightful read...............

    • Neville

      thank you Fay.. that will do nicely... N

    • orchidee

      A fine write N.

      • Neville

        thank you too Orchidee.. N

      • ANGELA & BRIAN

        Oooooo NEVILLE such a big list of *Wot you are Not !*
        Fish - Trophy - Priest - Prophet - Prize - Target - Memory
        Moment or Liar - BUT - Thank GOD - YOU are YOU &
        I am ME & BRIAN is BRIAN (11,500 miles away soon !)
        YES it is our individuality that makes the WORLD go ROUND
        and makes MPS such a special & precious SITE - AMEN !

        Thanks for sharing - Blessings & JOY
        Love through Odd Odes ANGELA 🧡🧡🧡🧡

        • Neville

          thank you for visiting this page and considering my words.... Neville

        • moordykspot2

          Good enjoyable Poem NevilleNow I know something of what you are not.Perhaps a sequel of what you are.
          "I am my friend"

          thank you

          • Neville

            thank you for checking in and checking out these words moordykspot2... tis very much appreciated.... Neville

          • Michael Edwards

            A super and inspired construct - so what is me?

            • Neville

              thanks Michael.... who know's he say's .. tis a mystery.... N

            • Suresh

              I am what you see....
              ....but what is me?

              • Neville

                Dunno, we will just have to wait and see, but in the meantime, cheers .... N

              • SerenWise

                This is fantastic, I love how the structure presents different ways of reading and interpreting, nice work!

                • Neville

                  thank you kindly my friend & muchly too..... Neville

                • Brycycle

                  We are who we are and we should all be proud of that
                  - lovely write

                  • Neville

                    ya can't say fairer than that ... cheers, Neville

                  • MendedFences27

                    "I am Me," and you are you, no two the same. Billions of people in the world and none exactly alike. There may be similarities, but also glaring differences. So what is it that brings two together forever. What intangible thing we call love holds the two in bondage? It seems there will never be an answer to that question.
                    Your poem is a statement, factual, and truthful. It asks someone for many things to avoid. Finding such a person is Man's eternal quest. Your statement though brings thoughts to one's mind and causes a self search for answers. Very insightful and illuminating piece. Loved it - Phil A.

                    • Neville

                      Thank you kindly Phil.. much appreciated my friend... Neville

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Very good and very true write.

                      I too am me and agree with all your nots.

                      • Neville

                        thank you my friend..... Neville

                      • Poetic Dan

                        I don't believe much
                        But I believe you

                        A man I admire
                        I feel the truth

                        As a mountain you stand
                        Perfectly imperfect

                        I'm honestly honoured
                        To know your spirit

                        • Neville

                          ...... I am truly honoured but also truly unworthy..... bless ya my friend Poetic Dan....... Neville

                          • Poetic Dan

                            I hear you my friend and the best of us take no title, feel no worthy than the rest!
                            That is how you earn real respect not one you can hang around your neck



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