Identity

Identity

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I came upon a stranger

she asked me
“who are you?”

I pondered
then replied

I am son

born
to a mother unknown
a father
unseen

I am father

three times blessed
with life’s miracle

I am joy

having beheld
each child’s coming

I am betrothed

touched by
a lover’s heart

I am sorrow

having lost
my eldest son

I am wonder

marveling
at the gift of life
the beauty
of this natural realm

I am song

fortuned with
a lyric voice

I am art

bestowed with
a balanced eye

I am athlete

fleet of foot
strong of frame

I am word

burdened with
a poet’s plight

I am gratitude

to have known
this life at all

I am a simple man

who stands this day
before you

in the end

I am you
and
you are me

we are one another

most uncertain
quite who we are

• • •

rob kistner © 2007

14 thoughts on “Identity”

  1. This was just wonderful Rob. I love the rhythm of the poem and all the different stages and accomplishments you refer to and write about, so eloquently.

    So glad I stopped by.

  2. Hi Rob, I was reading your post as my husband walked in the room. I read it aloud and he said “damn, he’s good.” I must agree Rob!

  3. Beautiful. You have brought in most of every aspect into this….loved this.
    Words burdened by the poet’s plight…was great 🙂

  4. Very beautifully worded Rob . Love the rhythm created in the poem. Love the gamut of emotions transited .. Joy ..sorrow ..Gratitude …

    Very well written indeed.

  5. the idea of all humanity being one is something thats figured a lot in my life lately. this is perfect. an individual part of a whole.

  6. Very beautiful; and oh so meaningful – I don’t even know you, but I do believe this could be you. But many aspects of it could be me and all of us. As human beings, we experience so many commonalities- and yet we tend to stress on the differences; In reality, we are one! Thank you so much for sharing – it made my day today. Peace, Light and Love to you and yours. . .
    CordieB.

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