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Identity by Kristiane Alphson

March 10, 2016
By KristianeAlphson BRONZE, Los Angeles, California
KristianeAlphson BRONZE, Los Angeles, California
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Who am I to you, and who am I to me?
What are my thoughts, and what do I believe?
The answer is unclear, for I am constantly changing.

There are words and moments that overtake my mind,
and people that have stolen my heart,and stolen my time.

I laugh, I sing, and I write my thoughts,
I’ve had times alone, where I’ve felt utterly caught,
by the notion that this is it, and then I’m gone,
and all that’s left of me, is a distant song.

These conflicting thoughts hide away for now,
For the moments of light, make it worth it somehow.

I may never fully know my whole identity,
but I know the times I’ve shared, and the things I’ve seen.
Shattered glass turns into a mirror of light,
and my fears of the dark turn into this glowing night.

Life is a jar of moments, and minutes, and hours,
Held in our hands, like a delicate and blooming flower.
With every petal brings a new opportunity,
so embrace who you are,
in all of your beauty.


The author's comments:

I wrote this because I find it is so incredibly difficult to come to terms with you you are and your purpose in life. This poem was a reflection of how I struggle with these thoughts, but the positive aspects of life make the unknown and fear worth it.


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on Mar. 15 2016 at 11:49 pm
BrittAstrid BRONZE, Los Angeles, California
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Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;Every day I discover more and more beautiful things. It&rsquo;s enough to drive one mad. I have such a desire to do everything, my head is bursting with it.&rdquo; - Claude Monet<br /> <br /> <br /> &ldquo;We are all going, I thought, and it applies to turtles and turtlenecks, Alaska

Amazing! the diction brings the poem to life. i can see it all unfolding in front of me. truly beautiful!