Identity
I reshape
With the color, movement, and pattern
Of a turning kaleidoscope
Showing variegated emotions---
Hate and love; joy and grief.
Yet here I live.
I romance
A bright blue sky in October,
Hot chocolate and a good book,
Ocean winds through my hair,
Cooling rains dripping down my skin.
I revel in wonders.
I pursue
Confidence from knowledge,
Respect paired with trust,
Love and laughter around friendship,
Great variety found in beauty.
I seek these things.
I hope
You see me in these words
About simple things;
Though my words stumble, trip,
I am just a fallen human.
He is not.
I follow
The Greatest Teacher
The best Friend anyone could.
All beautiful things are His.
And He is my Lover forever.
My identity resides in Him.
--Abigail Hope Neff (Grade 9)
3 comments:
Your published Abigail! Congrats! Get ready for some competition.
Franklin, join the cheese poem contest. Details are here:
http://teachgoodwriting.blogspot.com/2012/01/chesterton-on-poetry-and-cheese.html
Wow!
There's a depth of imagery here that I just don't expect from a freshman. This is a strong and mature piece, and, yes, Abigail, for me also, my identity resides in Him. Thank you for saying it so well.
ed pacht
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