M WHAT I M

A little crazy at times I am

ok , ok...maybe a whole lot crazy am I

part of my charm.....thinks me

laughter, nourishing  me



volatile at times I am

crusader of world injustices am I

children starving., needless perjudice.....enrages me

cold world, strangling me



haunted at times I am

scared somedays am I

ghosts from the past......chasing me

running never resting, exhausting me



forever searching I am

grounded, and yet feeling lost am I

knowing  what I want......dreams eluding me

so many unanswered questions, entice me



creature of the night I am

lights  dim and a dance floor diva am I

music pounding........taunting me

feet moving , hips swaying, healing me



a volcano of emotions I am

excessively  intense am I

lifes events .......consume me

a heart of endless reserve.....comforts me



sensual addict I am

erotically  needful am I

intimacy lifesblood.......to me

love not yet tasted...........rejuvenates me



a true blue friend I am

devoted to those I love am I

complying to their needs.....satisfying  me

wrapping my soul in their warmth.......completing me


Author's Notes/Comments: 

this poem originated from my chosen screen name
m_what_i_m  many have asked me ...well what are you!... lol
I have barely scratched the surface of who I am
I learn more about myself each day
and I never want to stop learning!

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. Donkerman's picture

Jo-anne When we at into ourselves we discover we are all much the same - yes, we are a little crazy - maybe even lots, lol! I love this poem!! Regards Donkerman

gentle's picture

OHHHHHHHH BOYYYYYYYYYY COULD I HELP YOU HERE.....heheheee


Gentle is the night♥

gentle's picture

Absolutely loved this from the opening line: "A little crazy at time...." to the end: "....completing me." Why not a tribute to one's own self... great job!!! Amy


Gentle is the night♥

Linda Moyer's picture

Jo-anne, I am so glad you stopped in and read a couple of my poems. Now, after reading your Night before court and this one, I think we are a lot alike. This life has a lot of pain, but it is also sensual and laughter abounds. Yes, I have just started writing poetry back in Nov. and I am learning a LOT about myself from that fact alone. Great work. Keep writing and pounding on that typewriter!! Congratulations on being in the Top Ten!! Linda

Doug Clinton's picture

Now I know you better. Yes my dear friend, you are what you are. At least you know! Very interesting you are... very interesting in deed. Great peice, nice work. I enjoy you. Doug

Robertpaullocke's picture

a neat poem. I liked it. Its honest and open welcome.

Norman's picture

WOW, burdens of problems rest apoun healed shoulders and yet you still walk with wouded knee with a smile apoun your face. Very sweet and powerful, And yes just the icing on the cake. Very well put. I love this one.

Rachelle Wiegand's picture

JoAnne, I really enjoyed this piece. Very thought-provoking ('I was thinking Who Am I?') And, I thought a very honest poem-(admitting to things less than perfect, but human, ie: being volitile as we all can be at times) I especially love the way it is put together, the form of I. Each line similar and relative to the last and the next. Very neat piece!! Glad that I stopped in!