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This is the first poem that I ever wrote. I think that I was 16. I sat in front of a mirror in my room in Haiti and started to question my identity and what everyone else in that little town that I lived in thought of me. In that culture they are very quick to judge by the outward appearance, which really troubled me. But after living there for a while, this is what I came up with . . .

Who Am I?

I am who I am
No matter what you may think of me,
Because I am me,
As you can see
OUTWARDLY.

But inwardly what do you see?
Do you see me differently?
Can you compare this inner me
With the outer me?
Who am I? I ask myself.
Myself being many books upon a shelf.
In a quest for character I search myself.

I do not doubt that I am someone . . .
A different someone,
Most different someone,
Because I am me,
Most definitely,
INWARDLY.

Because ALL of me,
Inwardly and outwardly,
Makes up me.

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rosanne
youre a genius Ludie! you know whenever i read this poem i couldnt help but shed a tear and remember the times that i am misunderstood and misjudge. your poem has helped me to believe in myself that i am ok and nothing is really wrong with me. this poem should be included in chicken soup for the teenage soul to uplift more spirits. more power to you Ludie!
azu
hi this poem is so touching ans so truthful. its really nice!
Matt
This was an amazing poem and it hit home with me all the things that people will judge. Great poem!
fiona
Wow its an amazing poem. it really helps a person to know who they are. i really liked your poem
amanda
this is an awsome poems couldn't say it betta myself
Brittany
that was amazing it really made me think about myself as a person. Thanks for opening the door for me.
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Poems for the People   -  Poems by the People