I Am Only Me

By shadowsinthelight

If I could turn myself into sound

I would be the song to ease your pain

Be your sighs throughout the night

Your laugh in the morning light

If I could turn myself into wind

I'd be a warm breeze caressing your skin

I'd chase the clouds from your skies

Keep your kite way up high

But

When I awake from this fantasy

Reality waits for me

By that look in your eyes

I realize

I am only me

If I could turn into emotion

I would be the happiness you seek

The sadness in your lonely soul

And the love to fill that hole

If I could turn myself into God

I would change to right, what is wrong

I would answer your question why

Give you wings when you die

But

When I come out of this daze

You are there to slap away the haze

You remind

As He reminds

I am only me

I would be your dreams every night

The stars that fill your sky

I'd be the key that unlocks your door

The brass ring you are reaching for

But

You insist on telling me

These things will never be

Because

I am only me

I still have hope that one day

I won't bow my head when I say

I am only me

Yes, as you are only you

I am only me

© 1997 by steve giacomini

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Published on Monday, October 18, 2004. Filed under: "Poetry"

Comments on "I Am Only Me"

On Sunday, July 4, 2010, Enigma (90) wrote:

Amazing and very very True. This would be a new fav.
On Wednesday, December 5, 2007, Circe Avalon (115) wrote:

Very good, I thought it was very true. Who else can you be?
A former member wrote: excellent conception developed and conveyed thoroughly and craftily thanks!
A former member wrote: I have to admit this is truly one of my favorites, it touched my soul. Beautiful just beautiful, my friend
On Sunday, October 24, 2004, stuart_pid (135) wrote:

"by that look in your eyes, i realize i am only me" what a powerful write. i too am still waiting for the day when i wont bow my head when i say "i am only me" excellent work
On Wednesday, October 20, 2004, BleedSilver (298) wrote:

I really felt this one...it struck me close to my heart...so close I can feel everything...The wants and the can't-haves...wonderful.
On Wednesday, October 20, 2004, Six-Out (1423) wrote:

You told me I'd feel it, and damn were you right...you are a wise old man, you are. ;)
On Tuesday, October 19, 2004, purr_verse (1052) wrote:

i love the realisation/comparison in the closing stanza; the humility versus the dreamdesires throughout this is/are beautifully expressed. lovely write.
A former member wrote: This is just wonderful; It provokes so many thoughts and indescribable emotions . . a beautiful, flawless write laced with the most tender tragic essence. ~*~ Rose ~*~
A former member wrote: this is beautiful yet saddening. I think most people can relate to these words. Excellent write
On Monday, October 18, 2004, Seraphic (209) wrote:

this reminds me of a child who finally comes to the realization that he/she is not immortal, it's a sad realization, but then, what would be the point to live forever? This has a soft underlying tone, peaceful even...nice write I like it *~seraph~*
On Monday, October 18, 2004, Seraphic (209) wrote:

adding it to my favorites list :)
On Monday, October 18, 2004, DarkDruidess (313) wrote:

a haunting write that leaves me lost amidst my own thoughts of being only me...thank you