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I Am
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I follow no man’s rant or creed, My will you cannot break… I won’t be led down twisted paths, My life you will not take. For it’s within myself that I Have learned where madness dwells… In hearts of men refusing light And insight it unveils. Scientific answers found Cannot prove right or wrong… When scholar minds neglect the truth The soul’s known all along. I need no confirmation to Explain from whence I came… Created by divinity, This God with many names. And I will not deny the truth My inner eyes behold… My inner peace cannot be bought, My soul cannot be sold. I break down logic, watch it bend And move beyond the lines… My faith gives me the wings to fly Above all man confines.

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Reviews of "I Am"

Reviewed by m j hollingshead

Reviewed on August 18, 2002

well said

Reviewed by Patricia Boudreau (Reader)

Reviewed on August 15, 2002

Bravo this... such an inspirational piece !!! One I know I will return to as well !!!

Reviewed by Amor Sabor

Reviewed on July 14, 2002

This is one of the first poems of yours that I had read and left unreviewed for it has always been a constant source of inspiration to me. It is odd how I see so much of Emily in you.
Amor

Reviewed by ShyPoet 1

Reviewed on April 16, 2002

WoW. Once again you've managed to bless us with another great message and do it so beautifully. Somehow this poem includes many of the """things and honor codes of life""" this Black man has tried to live by. Thank you! Another 10+

Reviewed by C. Gourlay (Reader)

Reviewed on April 2, 2002

You are a rare find! Your writing is sincere, your style clean and your voice clear... kudos.

Reviewed by Michael Bahm (Reader)

Reviewed on March 18, 2002

You write with calm power. Very well written.

Reviewed by Dan Rains

Reviewed on March 16, 2002

Lovely write. Was wondering where you were hiding at...I've missed reading your poems. Thanks.

Reviewed by Trixie Love

Reviewed on March 16, 2002

Beautiful...

Thanks,
Trixie

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on March 16, 2002

Wonderful poem! Great strength!

SandieAngel :o)

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on March 16, 2002

wonderful, wonderful.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on March 16, 2002

Keep wowing us hon...;-)Bravo!

Reviewed by Alain Gracio

Reviewed on March 16, 2002

10 cheers. Loved the way this poem carried itself. Such display of convincing emotion. very well said. You have a magnificent voice.
Allain

Reviewed by Alain Gracio

Reviewed on March 16, 2002

lovely and inspirational.

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