#63 I Am

I'm 13 years old and have been writing poetry for 3 years. This poem is about stepping out and standing up for your self, and in the face of hardship you can be strong.

This poem originally was published in Poems on Life - Teen Poems

I Am

by James Born

I am love in the face of hate
I am kindness in the face of ridicule
I am strength in the face of diversity
I am patience in the face of the mule
I will not run away from fear, I will not run and hide
I am bravery, I am pride
I will make a difference in this world, big or small
That is my promise to me , my promise to all

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george

i think this is a great poem they gave it such a great ending and th author keeps you wanting to know what will happen next.
Kasey

This was a great poem it really caught my atenchion.
Diana

Hats off for a 13 year old child
brittney

that was a very interseting poem i like it alot .
yoselyn

The poem was great because it makes you think about who you are and i think thats the best thing to say about one self. Congratulations and keep up the work.
Janice

I believe your poem was awesome! It touched me because you put so much passion into it. I can tell you've been through hard times, but you were strong enough to get over it by writing how you felt. That's awesome. Keep writing poems.
Berni

GREAT!
Hayley

that ia a real kool poem its an uplifting sort of a poem its kinda inspirational its kool
Cristina

I started searching for poems on myself for an english project I had to do. Little by little I stared searching found this website thought it was great. When I read the poem, it made me fell great. Knowing and I could be remember in so many ways. Thanks
Mercedes

i like it
Ashley

I was reading this poem and at the end he writes" I WILL make a difference in this world, big or small. That is my promise to me, my promise to all". James, you have already made a difference in this world by writing that poem. For 13 years old, you are a very smart young man! I also like how you promised yourself first, BEFORE anyone else. Hopefully other people who read this will realize that they need to put themselves first before anyone.
mj

short but sweet. great job!
Andrea

It is hard for the younger generation to understand these types of things and for adults to remember and what we hve to press upon or children even more so for me because I am 28 and loosing my path and you just gave me faith to keep on pushing. Thanks James
laur

thats a good poem i can relate to it easily nice jobb
D'anthony

i like the poem it really makes me feel strong n determined
Elly

I really liked your poem, it had a lot of heart and soul put into it.
Jeremy

if only more ppl were to follow this poem. this is the way it should be.
A-J

I truely love this poem 'I Am,' it speaks to me, truely. It really speaks of one's goal, they should have.
Danielle

I really do love your poem. It made me realize that it was much more to a person than ever. I really enjoyed it.
rachel

i really enjoyed the poem its great for someone whos feeling down and you should keep up the good work and keep writeing poems

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#63 I Am

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