Duality's Embrace: The Dance Of 'i Am And 'i'm Not Poem by L.D. Lawton

In the depths of contemplation, I stand,
Caught between the realms of 'I am' and 'I'm not.'
A dichotomy that tugs at my very core,
A battle of identity, yet to be fought.

'I am, ' a declaration of existence and truth,
A testament to my being, unique and profound.
With strengths and flaws, I proudly embrace,
The essence of self, in every sight and sound.

'I'm not, ' a whisper that lingers in doubt,
A seed of uncertainty, seeking to bind.
It questions my worth, my place in the world,
A shadowy voice that challenges my mind.

But within this struggle, a truth unfolds,
For in embracing both sides, I find my way.
The dance of 'I am' and 'I'm not' entwined,
Shapes my journey, come what may.

For in 'I am, ' I discover my strength,
The power to rise, to shine and ignite.
In 'I'm not, ' I learn humility's grace,
A lesson to grow, to learn and unite.

So, I stand firm, neither one nor the other,
Embracing the truth that both states can hold.
For in the space between 'I am' and 'I'm not, '
Lies the vastness of potential, yet to unfold.

I am, I'm not, both woven in my soul,
A tapestry of contradictions, beautifully entwined.
In this dance of existence, I find my place,
Embracing the complexities, a truth undefined.

In the eternal quest for self-discovery,
I navigate the realms of 'I am' and 'I'm not.'
For in this exploration, I am both whole and evolving,
An ever-changing being, in this intricate plot.

So, let me not be confined to one or the other,
But revel in the duality that sets me free.
For in the union of 'I am' and 'I'm not, '
I am everything I am meant to be.