I AM MORE

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I Am More

I wish somehow, I could make them all see.
That I am more than my beauty.

I feel each stare. A burning blaze.
I shy away. Won’t hold their gaze.

I am a ship that has no sails.
No matter what, it always fails.

I gently choose each written word.
Yet my message seems to remain unheard.

I try to be an open book.
But beyond my face, they never look.

Does this always cause me misery?
That no one sees the inner me?

The answer is yes. The pain is real.
That no one cares just how I feel.

But I am strong and I won’t fade.
I’ll light the skies and dance in shade.

And one day soon I’ll make them see.
That I am more than my beauty.

Original Poetry Written By
Eryn Dunbar
Copyright (c) 3.30.2025

Comments

Melvin said…
I first saw your inner beauty, looked into your eyes and saw your beautiful soul, your kindred spirit. Felt it in your words. And the first impressions were spot on. The outer beauty is lovely too.
April 11, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Anonymous said…
Your beauty shines so bright from inside out.
Very well put
April 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Zeus said…
Eryn, your poem "I Am More" is absolutely stunning! The way you weave raw emotion with vivid imagery is so powerful it pulls the reader right into your heart. I love how you capture the struggle of being seen for more than your surface, especially in lines like "I am a ship that has no sails" and "I gently choose each written word." They hit deep and stay with you. Your strength shines through in the defiance of the final stanzas, promising to "light the skies and dance in shade." It's inspiring, honest, and beautifully crafted. You have such a gift for turning pain into something universal and uplifting. I'm in awe of your talent!

April 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Justice13james said…
When I experience your poetry it's always a journey. Uncharted by all means with differing heights even bringing me through depths. Whether the poem is a story you've made up or lived it. Until now I used to believe an appropriate phrase would be " we're just friends" but I hear those words and sounds like an attempt at devaluing a sacred and priceless gift. Our friendship is that gift your poetry is the pulse of your existence thank you for being such a great friend to me
April 11, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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