if I am storm clouds rolling across the horizon
fluffy and pregnant
you are a hungry plant
waiting to grow from my gentle release
if I am driftwood carried through the moving waves
slimy and hallowed out
you are a small child
building a fairytale castle from my bones
if I am a weed dying in the sun
drained and tired
you are a wild bird
pulling me free to line your nest
if I am muddy water pooling near the shore
unclear and ugly
you are a vast undercurrent
diluting my darkness until I can see
if I am a rock on the lake bottom
lost and afraid
you are a sea monster
pocketing me as your good luck charm
if I am teardrops falling down soft freckled cheeks
hurting and remembering
you are a golden light
reflecting your beauty into my broken heart
NOTE: This poem was inspired by reading fellow poet and friend Neil Reid’s poem “if I Am.” Both our poems are influenced by Derek DelGaudio’s “In & Of Itself.” You can watch it on Hulu if you’re interested. It’s magic.
Beautiful reflections Bridgette. Love the way your stanzas feed off of each other. 😍👏🏼🥰
Thank you so much, Kym. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.
I did indeed Bridgette. Thanks so much for sharing my friend. 🥰💖😍
This is so beautiful. I teared up reading it.
Thank you, Nicole. I’m glad it made you feel something. I had some big emotions writing it.
Beautiful poem, I can see it as I read it.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.
So well written, close to nature and heart!
What a kind comment! Thank you.
roots set down
weed draw the frown
wild seed
bird flew
and spread
sowing
discord
garden
of forever
then
perhaps
Lovely response. Thank you.
jamming to u2 cos i dig on bono. yw
Beautiful
Thank you for saying so!
Loved the uplifting perspective on each of these individual elements that appear dreary and downcast at first, versus the positive influence they give others in the future. <3 Wonderful lilting verses, Bridgette! 😀
Thank you, Tom! That was what I was going for. The idea came to me after reading Neil’s poem before going to the lake, and then when I looked around that the gloomy evening the words started to flow. I’m glad you found it uplifting!
Definitely – beautiful perspective on it! 🙂
Beautiful.
Thank you so much, Melissa.
I love the pattern of this, the different facets of the symbiotic relationship, and that enchanted line about the sea monster pocketing you as a rock as its good luck charm —
Thank you, John. Your comments always make me smile. I appreciate you so much.
that’s lovely; thank you Bridgette 🙂
Delightful pairings. Thanks for sharing this hope-filled verse.
Thank you for such a kind comment! I’m so glad you found it delightful.
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Inspiring written all words. Heart touching write up poem. Love of words. Great felling recommend the picture. I love this line…….
“you are a golden light
reflecting you beauty
into my broken 💔”
I’m so glad you loved that line! Thank you for always giving me such specific and kind feedback. I appreciate it so much.
I emotional of you. You always kind & really good answering my poor comments. Iam so … So.. 😊
Too many standout lines for me, so I will just add this is a gorgeous post! 💗
You are so kind! Thank you, Michele.
😇 A treat! Your creative work is fantastic!
Oh, gosh, Bridgette, this is just so beautiful. The interconnectedness of if this then that. Love it. xoxo
Thank you! I’m so glad you loved it.
Beautifully written, Bridgette.
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Absolutely beautiful, Bridgette…love the pairings you put together, each one working with another to realize their true value. 💞💞💞
Thank you so much, Dawn! I’m so happy it worked for you. I’m rather fond of this one and think I could probably fill an entire poetry book with I am poems.
That would be amazin💞💝💞
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Thank you 🙂
U R WELCOME, BRIDGETTE-!
love your poem..metaphors delivered superb, Bridget 💞
Thank you! I’m so glad they worked for you.
this was really good! I’m still processing as I write this….
What a kind thing to say! Thank you.