I Am

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    I Am
    I Am


    I Am Indian. Who am I? Where
    did I come from? Why do they think
    me different? I am not white, nor
    black. I am not yellow. I am not
    red. I am beautifully tan. I am
    strong as the great oak. I am weak,
    like a willow branch. My spirit soars
    high, with the Eagle. I grow with
    the warmth of the sun. I am at
    peace in the darkness of the moon.
    I walk softly and whisper through
    the trees. With my bow and my
    knife, my belly is full. I take what I
    need. I drink from the waters of the
    earth. I am free. Why do they not
    understand me?
    I Am…
         I Am…
               I Am…

    Indian

    written by:
    turtle/Asha`di 1999 ©
    Beaver Tree Originals

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    JadedJezzabel commented on I Am

    11-20-2010

    WoW.....the power contained with in this excellent poem nearly knocked me off my chair..........going to my faves.....a 10 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ from me
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    ApaqRasgirl

    11/20/2010

    thank you dear for that wonderful comment.....that was one that i wrote many years ago and it still inspires me because of my Blackfoot heritage and my grandmother...........loves ya and thanks for the wonderful rating and the favs...........asha Namaste

    MrGee commented on I Am

    08-30-2010

    EXCELLENT! The poem is concise and has excellent meter. I love the line that reads "I walk softly and whisper throught the trees" a very good use of the metaphor. a 10
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    ApaqRasgirl

    08/30/2010

    thank you dear heart, I and thrilled you liked it.......that one was written many years ago........thanks for the sweet comment.......loves ya asha

    Oblaidon commented on I Am

    05-10-2010

    Nice write. I like the flow. You paint a beautiful picture.
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    ApaqRasgirl

    05/11/2010

    thank you dear friend for your sweet comment. love Asha

    MizBoonie commented on I Am

    03-17-2010

    This was very very beautiful, i can really understand where ur coming from. i am of mixed culture, with chocolate skin, and wavy silkend hair. its not normal to look that way with my skin...
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