Only Human

Though I am human, 

I am not above nature, 

whatever that may entail. 

I am not divine - 

simple child of the earth, 

whatever weight that holds 

to my feral soul within. 

On a whim, 

I will fly - I will fall. 

On a dare, 

I will swim - I will falter. 

Though fragile, 

I will stand my ground. 

A child with the will to be human.  

Reviews

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Wow pretty deep death your speaking

[Johnny]

either this poem or also the name you use on this site makes me think this piece of something in the same vein as native american culture... very earthy... is wayward also the right word to describe? I like it.. 100pnts!!

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

Your style is clean and clear. Love it!

[Skye]

Thank you for your review :)

[Augustus]

We poets often wander in a realm of thoughts and emotions that is apparently disconnected from the material world we live in. In that light, this poem with its simple and honest take on the fallible nature of humanity is engaging and refreshing. The lines "I will swim - I will falter", sound almost defiant in their proclamation of human imperfection. It is a very good poem. Wish some polishing, it can become great. But you do have potential. Well done!

[I Am Svetlana]

I praise this poem because it's simply accepting the fact that you aren't better than anyone else, but just being you.

[Gabriel]

Lovely poem, well put and true to us all.. thanks for sharing.

[Mara]

Wow this is amazing, i really love it, this is defiantly going in my library!
beautiful ending 'A child with the will to be human. '
Thank you for sharing this great poem!

[Skye]

Thank you for your kind review! :)

[Southern_Writes]

To allow yourself all the beauty of imperfection! I loved this piece, wonderfully written, clean and simple with such an intricate meaning!

[Skye]

I'm glad you liked it! Thank you for your review :)

[Bohrium Guy]

I love this because its raw and has a certain flare that makes me want to reach out and hug the writer. Beautifully written expression. Hats off.

~Rob~

[Skye]

Thank you for your review :)