I

That's it. Just I

I can be blind.  Can be deaf.  Often times I can't see.
That which stands tall betwixt you and me.

I am fallible.  I am imperfect.  I have much to correct.
But I learn.  I understand.  I ponder.  I reflect.

I am capable of culpable.  I have been known to harm you.
I seek balance.  I like harmony.  I say I'm sorry when due.

I live.  I love.  I hurt. I feel.
I bleed  I mend. I survive. I heal.

I sit.  I think.  I wonder.  I grow.
I seek.  I understand.  I hold on.  I let go.

I stumble.  I fall.   I hurt.  I bleed.
I get up.  Take stock.  I change.  I succeed.

Reviews

[Tate Morgan]

Welocome to the human race we are the richer for your contributions

[Revery]

Is this your mantra Shelley. This is respectable and put forth in an admirable, honorable, fun way. It would be a different world if we all tried to live real and in humility. Nice write

[Shelley Holt-Lowrey]

Wow. Your comments touched a place I didn't know I put forth here. There are a few virtues I feel strongly about and work toward with diligence. I do not, however name them or point them out to anyone. Ever. To have one of them named as related to me... what I am with no provocation is so satisfying. That I do live as I believe ... Seen and validated, is very humbling. So thanks... much!

[B-poet]

I mean that's a great and eloquent piece of writing. I have to say this poem is perfect in it's own way. Great write. I really love it. :)

[Shelley Holt-Lowrey]

Thank you so very much. Had not done much writing lately and allowed to come to the surface without too much reflection or forethought. Typically my work percolates for a while in my brain and as it sits on a page for a bit. Thank you again!

[Marie]

You are very human...and you are aware of it...

[Shelley Holt-Lowrey]

Yes WE are! We are similar in that way. Not my best or deepest piece of work. Actually fairly quick and off the cuf. Not done that before so am looking at it in a "Does THIS work for me" way.

[Butters]

I really like this....simple yet profound

[Shelley Holt-Lowrey]

Thank you much. I am simple - but not too profound so double thanks!

[zainul]

Pragmatic and practical.
Lovely poetic gift.

[Shelley Holt-Lowrey]

Thank you for your comments. It was a short piece that only looked so deep. Something different I tried out.

[zainul]

I liked it.
Hope to read more.

[David Scott]

Simple honest and ended at the only to go on in a meaningful way. "Take stock" "change" " succeed". Great stuff!!!

[Shelley Holt-Lowrey]

Yes - short and clipped. Trying on various methods. This is an experimental piece. Thanks for your kind comments.

[Shelley Holt-Lowrey]

You're a masterpiece, just by being your true self.
Loved this.
Thank you for your unashamed truth, and real beauty!


E.L.

[Shelley Holt-Lowrey]

What a beautiful review. Thank you so much. Honored.

You're very welcome :)

[Pax]

i think we all have been through with all of this...it what makes us human...
i like this...brilliantly expressed...

[Shelley Holt-Lowrey]

Thank you. This review rather nails what I was trying to express. In as little deep thought as possible.