An “I Am” Poem

An old writing assignment from 2017

I am carbon based and made of stars

I wonder what lies beyond this life of ours

I hear the wind the songs of birds

I see the world that is not heard

I want to change the way things are

I am not the first nor the last

I pretend I don’t have struggle in my past

I feel a force from far away

I touch things that are not here to stay

I worry mindless throughout the day

I cry when things don’t go my way

I am carbon based and made of stars

I understand I still know little about this life of ours

I say I love the life I live

I dream about what the future gives

I try to think before I speak

I hope to live strong but truly meek

I am carbon based and made of stars