Who am I?

I wrote a poem for theraputic purposes. I felt I was not confident and wrote a poem that was absolutely, unlike my character. It was extemely difficult to put on paper. I even went to three spoken word/poetry cafe's to recit it; which brought my confidence to a whole different level and helped me to be more assertive. I suggest you try writing something about youreslf as though it is your alter ego. Then practice or even memorize it. Watch yourself change.

"Who am I? I am me in the face of adversity.
I am young. I am woman. I am mankind.
I am determined at any risk, I must thrive.

Who am I? I am dreams. A manifested prayer.
I am a believer, in the mist of opposition,
I will step forward, look challenge in the eye,
with unwavering surprise, I will succeed.
I am strong. I am intellegent.
I am who you say I cannot be for I love me.

Who am I? I am mortal. I am fragile and will compensate
for this shelter of clay. I am a series of models before me
with stengths and flaws and features of pride,
integrity and tradition. In this battle I will win,
with persuasive sincerity and a self-image of accomplishment.

Who am I? I am an extention of humanity;
a division of the sum of two's. I am bold.
I am caring. I am persistant. I am
the fragrance of success."


Who am I? by Petrina Fergus-Yemane, Art in its Written Form, ISBN: I-4196-1716-8