I AM

I am a still, serene lake,

I am the raging ocean.

I am the black sheep,

I am the favorite son.

I am the decaying old tree.

I am the first leaves of spring.

I am a timid rabbit,

I am the jungle king.

I am the gloomy, grey sky.

I am the morning sunshine.

I am the fear of death,

I am life pristine.

I am the stench of rotting remains,

I am the first raindrops on sand

I am the burden of past behind,

I am the hope of future ahead.

I am the horror of rape,

I am the joy of a newborn.

I am the shackles of slavery,

I am the flight of freedom.

I am the definition of mediocrity.

I am the epitome of excellence.

I am not what you see,

I am what I want to be.