Who Am I ?
Who is the "me"
that dreams of a star-studded eternity
of unfettered love ?
Under my skin breathes
a spirit of infinite wealth so I am told,
figmented and fanciful, yet
embedded with love
which is deeply a part
of my psyche,
but still struggling alone with
unreachable dreams
I am inclined
to dream on too long.
Within my core I am able, they say,
to personify love
and ultimately find what,
surrounding my aura,
I know exists and beckons insistently
but unwilling to leave it there
I throw questions
into the ether, and wait
for a yes or a no.
Only that which is other
than self
presents us plainly with truth,
and invites a look
into within, where unanswered
questions unfurl
for preview, the what or who
will be revealed, but first,
in timely order will satisify quests for why,
therefore inside
my inside is the place where I shall
begin the search.
Sometimes what we find knocks the socks off our feet.
Fay, ...you truly are a gifted writer.. This poem is so deeply thoughtful, heart felt. Now...guess what?.. I have a "Who Am I" poem with a totally different twist...LOL Will post soon. Dorothy
Rumi said "Look inside and find where a person loves from, thats reality not what they say" We do have tp look inside ourselves, and find the witness to what we do. A beautiful poem both in the writing and the questions asked. Thank you Fay, I needed this.
Very vital and pertinent question to explore, Fay! Best wishes!
Such depth to this piece about the inner turmoils of wants, needs and desires. I feel that the inner self will oft come up with the answers which the outer self is too weak to deliver . Much to ponder in this fantastic piece. Regards.Steve
There is no better place to begin the search Fay. You are right - it is there!
Fay , the title of this poem arrested my attention ! And in the last two lines you have provided the answer to your question ! On the entrance to the ancient Oracle at Delphi were written the words , " KNOW THY SELF" ! You are very right ! The answer lies in inner contemplation & meditation !Thanks for sharing ! -Raj
AH, a poem that asks that qn since (and perhaps before) that grand old man Socrates...WHO AM I? And it is right that you go on this line of inquiry rather than what tradition and authority and organization tell us to accept: my inside is the place where I shall begin the search.