I am what is here-
faulty, imperfect
scarred and marred
no wishes, no pleas
nor tears
change what is
reality lie cold
before me
like a frozen pond
at winter's end-
skate along carefully
for cracks send you through
trapped beneath inches
of cold ice,
freezing emotions
into cubes
that tinkle in the glass
of fated hell-
only to melt rapidly
as the beast swallows you
in drunken mirth.
I am what is here-
a child inside
clinging, scared
to the strong hand
of Father
looking to Him
with eyes big
full of hope
for guidance
forgiveness
love
for acceptance.
I am what is here-
insecurity
fear
apprehension
rolled and formed
into one human being
one singular
in the masses
of many alike.
I am what is here-
illness
pain
suffering
the meek
the strong-willed
the inner and outer struggle
fighting each other
constantly
to be the survivor
the strong
the victor
of all my battles.
I am what is here-
I am simply me-
I am all.