I am

sorenbarrett

A nihilistic romanticist, an atheistic pan physicist
A pragmatic idealist, a moderator of extremes   
An ignorant intellectualist, an argumentative pacifist
A greedy philanthropist handing out sunbeams
A conventional eccentric, an altruistic egocentric
A literal metaphor, a Judas that redeems
An exploiting conservationist, a tongue tied conversationalist 
Hypocritical anti political, lazy and plumb crazy, living on dreams

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  • orchidee

    Good write there, you romanticist, physicist, and all that other stuff! lol.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks so much Orchi just thought I was only fair to let people know who they are dealing with.

      • orchidee

        I never knew ya was all those things. lol.

        • sorenbarrett

          We all have secrets

          • orchidee

            Now my next, maybe grammatically incorrectly titled poem: 'I is'.
            Or it might be 'I was'. I've been a 'has-been' for years now! Doh! lol.

          • Lorenz

            To be and where to be ?

            • sorenbarrett

              I am that I am the name of God who is omnipresent. I\'m sure that since he/she is all then all these things pertain as well. Thanks so much for the read and comment Lorenz

            • Teddy.15

              LOL superb, so original and such fun to read. 🌹

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you Teddy for the review. One must reveal themselves at some point.

                • Teddy.15

                  Well honestly I thought this was about moi lol 🤣

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Ha ha!

                  • Paul Bell

                    Blast, finally found out, I knew it would happen at some point.
                    Could have sworn I set up an NDA, get my lawyer on it now.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks Paul for the read and comment but this describes your lawyer as well

                    • Friendship

                      Wow, what a unique poem! I know someone who has the same kind of character that you described in this poem! Your poem explores the complexity and contradictions of human identity and belief systems. It reflects on the paradoxes inherent in individuals as they navigate various roles, ideologies, and emotions, often embodying conflicting traits simultaneously. Yet your poem aims to provoke thought about the nature of identity, encouraging readers to confront the contradictions that define their own lives and beliefs. It invites introspection and challenges the notion of a singular, coherent self.

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thank you Friendship for your read and interpretation. Yes indeed it is true that there are contradictions in all of us. Yet I won't lie this is pretty much me. I appreciate your review.

                      • rebellion_in_sanity

                        Loved the expression of something which I always wanted to say but never managed well - we are not uni-dimensional bacteria to be classified neatly into baskets.

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thank you so much Rebellion for the read and kind words of support they are most appreciated

                        • Tristan Robert Lange

                          Great job. my friend. Reading this feels familiar. The way you stack contradictions mirrors how many of us actually live, holding opposing truths at the same time and calling it identity. That honesty resonates. Great job, Soren. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thanks so much Tristan it always amazes me how people rationalize their inconsistencies but it is so true we are all made of inconsistencies. You words are most important to me and serve as fuel of encouragement

                            • Tristan Robert Lange

                              As are your words important to me, my dear friend. I value our engagement, my friend! Most welcome!

                            • cellinic

                              Sorenbarrett, this is really impressive, That's a very clear and metaphorically emphatic statement. Many thanks!

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thanks so much for the read and comment it is most valuable to me and appreciated

                              • cellinic

                                Sorenbarrett, this is really impressive, That's a very clear and metaphorically emphatic statement. Many thanks!

                              • GenXer Sharon 🙏🍀

                                Always enjoy your work!

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  You are so kind. Thanks so much for your read and comment it is deeply appreciated

                                • Goldfinch60

                                  Fine words soren but in my case 'I am me.'

                                  Andy

                                  • sorenbarrett

                                    Thanks Andy for the read and the comment yes that is what makes life interesting we are all who we are

                                  • Vipassana

                                    Aren't we all sir, aren't we all.

                                    You seem to have a lot of emotional pain lately. Good to cough it out onto the page I think. I wish you well.

                                    • sorenbarrett

                                      Thanks so much Vipassana your words mean a great deal. There must be pain for there to be joy the greater the greater the other. I appreciate your wishes and wish you well also

                                    • cully45

                                      Liked it alot

                                      • sorenbarrett

                                        Thank you so much I deeply appreciate your reviews

                                      • cully45

                                        Liked it alot. Great work

                                        • sorenbarrett

                                          I appreciate the review and kind words



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