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Here I Am
by Michael Smith
I shall conceal myself from the world no longer.
"Here I am; feel free to take note" -
initially uttered with selfish intentions;
regretfully heard upon my swan song;
an evolution of self,
from whisper to roar.
Materialized by encircling necessity and
absconded upon its departure,
My Presence Is.
Not every decision,
so wisely chosen.
Not every transition,
in forward motion.
Nevertheless,
prepare thyself;
class has begun.
07/16/2006 Author's Note:
Inspired by the possibility of joining Pathetic and submitted as my original application poem some years ago.
Posted on 07/29/2009
Copyright © 2024 Michael Smith
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by A. Paige White on 07/29/09 at 04:48 AM Welcome back. Interesting reintroduction. I enjoyed your application and hope this community of poetry is good to your muse! |
| Posted by Allison Smith on 07/29/09 at 12:25 PM Indeed! |
| Posted by Alison McKenzie on 07/29/09 at 06:14 PM Oh, I've been in class for EONS!!! Welcome! |
| Posted by Philip F De Pinto on 07/30/09 at 11:51 AM no fillers here. every word hits its mark, to wonderful affect. |
| Posted by Elizabeth Jill on 07/30/09 at 05:27 PM I see that your pencil is already sharpened! -Jill
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| Posted by George Hoerner on 07/30/09 at 08:10 PM I suspect we all screamed "ME" as we dropped from between our mother’s legs or were ripped from her belly by some unknown surgeon. But some of us still carry that stamped on our forehead, only a few growing weary of staring at our belly button. The write remains a good way to announce your return. |
| Posted by Meredith C Hartwell on 07/31/09 at 03:03 PM A new beginning, indeed, or even a mantra for every morning. "Here I am; what do I need to learn next?" Welcome back to class. ~M |
| Posted by Scott Utley on 01/21/10 at 01:06 PM I LOVE IT! |
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