Who Am I Poem by Adeline Foster

Who Am I

Rating: 4.7


~ Who Am I


All of the words I want to say
Some other poet has said
In such a stupendously marvelous way
That they just cry out to be read.
So many beautiful poems
Express what I want to express;
For me to say it again
Would be mere presumptuousness.
My words would be a regression
In the light of their thorough address,
Yet my thoughts cry out for expression;
I'll just have to say them I guess
And hope that beside the great masters
My efforts will not be in vain,
And somewhere in the ages hereafter
Someone will read them again
And see the need through my prism
And somehow recognize why
Those words were torn from the bosom
Of one so unworthy as I.

Sunday, September 21, 2008
Topic(s) of this poem: anticipation,humor
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
Thankfully I have always enjoyed writing. I seldom need revise my poetry and I am satisfied with the results. This poem is not at all about self doubts it is merely stating that I wish my poetry to be enjoyed long after myself.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Abcboy Boy 15 July 2013

Neatly Written poem by Adeline Foster, Heart Touching.

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Agatha Eliza 07 March 2016

Who Am I is the most pleasant poem I read this morning..It really touched my heart! I find it so sincere, so bright and so encouraging. Having read it, I remember how I began. I do remember my own first attempts of writing poetry, and that set of fears which oftenly accompanied me: of not proving myself skilled enough, of having approached themes and topics that belong to other poets/models, or are already established by others, of not being sure if I have succeeded in delivering the message or the meaning I wanted, and the list could go on and on. I guess that, in the end, we're all dealing with the same hardship. What is more important is that we all have a voice, and all we have to do is to work hard to perfect ourselves, in order to discover it. And yes, to leave our fears behind, to allow the true self to reveal who we really are in the poetry we leave for others to read. You are a remarkable poet. Thank you so much for letting me know of your work!

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Bri Edwards 25 May 2017

this now goes from MyPoemList to my/our June 2017 showcase for PH poets, on my PH site. i'll let you know (i'll send to you perhaps) when your poem and the poems of about 20 other female PH poets are on display. your name will be displayed also. any questions? ask me. if you wish to not be included, tell me. Thanks. bri :)

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Patti Masterman 07 November 2015

Absolutely beautiful! You do justice to your Muse, Mr. Service. (smile)

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Thomas Plotz 21 November 2015

You are worthy, I bend my hands toward you with praise, and brilliants. Thanks Adeline.

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Chinedu Dike 19 November 2019

An insightful and beautiful rendition of words with a tinge of humour. A well expressed thoughts and feelings. Thanks for sharing and do remain enriched.

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Mahtab Bangalee 19 November 2019

who am I on earth since birth unknown guy!

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Britte Ninad 19 November 2019

I'll just have to say them I guess And hope that beside the great masters My efforts will not be in vain, excellent penning

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Mahtab Bangalee 24 June 2019

In the light of their thorough address, Yet my thoughts cry out for expression; I'll just have to say them I guess And hope that beside the great masters........../// an inquisitive and philosophic touching poem; love it

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Kumarmani Mahakul 27 July 2017

Stunning and captivating expression. Beautiful poem on anticipation and humor.I want to quote some lines here.. . My efforts will not be in vain, And somewhere in the ages hereafter Someone will read them again And see the need through my prism And somehow recognize why Those words were torn from the bosom Of one so unworthy as I. Thanks for sharing.

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Adeline Foster

Adeline Foster

Instructor of poetry, Hagerstown, MD
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