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jwesley
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0 posted 2009-05-05 01:21 PM


Storied Words

I am . . .
that kid in the street
on the skateboard,
that kid with the wheels beneath him,
the wind in his face,
the urge to go on and on and on.
I am . . .
the couple sitting on the blanket
beneath the tree
passing interlaced fingers from lip to lip..
I am. . .
the dog sitting in that woman’s lap,
her hand scratching my back....
ooh, I am the dog,
nose placed just . . . so
I am. . .
all my thoughts, my dreams, reality,
whatever I can or will be.
I am anything
but boring, silly, introverted me, except,
when words flow from fingertips to page.
I am a face never truly seen,
a soul hiding,
not knowing how
to be free.
I am, you see,
just these changeable, storied words
you read.

©wesley james beard, jr.
may 5, 2009

© Copyright 2009 Wesley James Beard, Jr. - All Rights Reserved
Earth Angel
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1 posted 2009-05-05 02:25 PM


Jimmy, I am so happy to see that you came out to play the I AM 'game'!!!

I am keeping this gem from your soul heart pen, for several reasons! Not only because I got to know you a little bit better, but also for your words on being a poet!


Charisma
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2 posted 2009-05-05 04:09 PM


Beautiful thoughts and dreamy stories to share. Loved the read
Thank you for sharing "I am"


Theresia

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3 posted 2009-05-05 04:37 PM


I love this! *S* And it's good to see you posting again... I've missed you! *S*
Margherita
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4 posted 2009-05-05 06:48 PM


I think your soul dances beautifully through these captivating lines, dear Jimmy!
Enjoyed this greatly, you did a wonderful job!

Love,
Margherita

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5 posted 2009-05-05 07:25 PM


"I am. . .
all my thoughts, my dreams, reality,
whatever I can or will be.
I am anything
but boring, silly, introverted me, except,
when words flow from fingertips to page."

loved this.

but? your forgot super duper sweet

Magnus
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6 posted 2009-05-05 07:54 PM


well done Jimmy...btw...does that dog have
fleas??

jwesley
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Spring, Texas
7 posted 2009-05-05 08:04 PM


Thanks to you all for the read and kind words, and Mangus...no way was I going to ruffle it's hair to find out.

j.

Marchmadness
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8 posted 2009-05-05 10:16 PM


Hi Jimmy. Glad to see you back and yes, El Monte has definately changed. I have been here all these years, watching the changes and I can hardly believe it. I can imagine how surprised you were. Enjoyed you "I Am",
Very well done.
                               Ida

LindsayP
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9 posted 2009-05-05 10:53 PM



Nice to see you back again Jim and with a

very enjoyable post, keep posting my friend,

All the best.

Lindsay

passing shadows
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10 posted 2009-05-07 09:36 AM


Jimmy, you are indeed all this and then some


Alison
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11 posted 2009-05-09 09:13 PM


Jimmy,

This really made me smile.  You have touched me with the kindness you show us all and with your poetry.  This poem is special because it allows me to know you just a bit more and it made me laugh too.

Alison

sandgrain
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12 posted 2009-05-09 09:49 PM


I enjoyed your work and the lighter side you gave it, too.

  God bless,
   Rae

ThisDiamond
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13 posted 2009-05-12 08:28 AM


You are always amazing, and always a joy to read.  Nice to see you Jimmie
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