by Amber

I am…

I am a breeze, rustling through the Autumn leaves.

Crisp clean air that revitalizes the land.

I am a ray of sunshine, blanketing the Earth with my warmth.

Providing the light for all life.

I am the rain, washing the dust of the day away.

Breathing new life into everything I touch.

I am a tree, standing tall above the grass.

Holding firm in my roots, creating a shelter.

I am the sand, simple enough.

Infinite grains creating a pathway to walk the beach.

I am a wave, traveling the vast sea.

Finally, ending my life gracefully against the shore.

written by
Amber Lynn Manning

2015

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  6. I love your poem, Amber. The style of reusing “I am” is impactful and draws the reader in to your rich images. Thank you for sharing your piece.

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  20. This is very moving, and beautiful. It is extremely well written. Thank you for sharing it. I like how it features a setting rosy colored sun and discusses life through the metaphor you used, not sure if that is the right interpretation. Anyway, thank you for sharing this, it was great.

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  24. You who had problems, blockages at work, where you are disturbed in your sleep by evil spirits and you wish to end this. Where you go wanna know what the aven

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  27. Amber, your poetry resonates deeply with the essence of life and nature’s beauty. 🍂🌞🌧️ Each stanza paints a vivid picture of the ever-changing elements. Your words evoke a sense of tranquility and connectedness with the Earth, reminding us of the delicate balance between life’s fleeting moments and the eternal cycle of nature. 🌳🏖️🌊 Your imagery is rich and captivating, and your poem is a tribute to the power of nature and the human spirit. Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece, and I look forward to reading more of your work! ✍️🌟💚

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  45. I really enjoyed reading your poetic blog post. It beautifully describes different forms of nature and their significance. I was intrigued by your choice of comparing yourself to these natural elements. What inspired you to write this?

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    1. It’s actually about depression. I wrote it during a time in my life when I was very lonely. I wanted to feel connected to nature, so I used the metaphor to connect my soul to elements of nature. I also challenged myself to write in iambic pentameter. Thus, the name.. I am. 💗

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      1. All I have to offer is that it seems that you are in a better place now. Perhaps being able to express how you felt at the time made a difference. Thank you for your reply.

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