I am an individual.
I am the way I am.
They say I denotes egoism.
They don’t realize that I is also for individuality.
They say I am always happy.
They don’t see my stifled tears.
They say I should watch my step.
They don’t see that life has taught its lessons to me.
They say I should be mature.
They don’t see the kid in me wanting to break free.
They glorify amusement parks.
They turn blind to my love for nature.
They say I don’t understand the present.
They fail to understand that my actions are an outcome of my far sight.
They say I am peculiar.
They fail to see that they are peculiar somewhere else.
They say a lot, They fail to understand more.
Times may come, Times may go.
Its I standing testimony to time.
Its I against whom the tides of time lash at and erode me slowly.
Its I who will withstand the onslaughts and move from strength to strength.
Its I who is responsible for my actions and they can never replace I.
Very beautifully expressed. 🙂
So strong and wonderful! Loved the lines, especially “They don’t realize that I is also for individuality.” 🙂
very nice Shilpa… I liked it 🙂 🙂
It is not easy to write a balanced post with a highly volatile topic “I”
…. but you did it.
I agree with you….
There is a very thin line between egoism and individuality and the terms like self-esteem, self-respect do creep in between them
Btw, have you read Ayn Rand’s “Fountain Head” ?
If not, do read it. 🙂 🙂 🙂
Beautiful poem Shilpa 🙂
Loved the line; “They say a lot, they fail to understand more “
It’s very hard to draw the line between egoism and individuality for sure 😀
I loved the line “They say I denotes egoism.
They don’t realize that I is also for individuality.”
beautiful!
Thanks Shilpa 🙂
I was reading your post on choices… when this came up in my mind 🙂 …. So, this post was kind of inspired by your post…. 🙂 🙂
Thanks Kanagu 🙂
Very true Mahesh….
Haven’t read Ayn Rand’s … sure, will try to get my hands on them 🙂
True CB and Thanks 🙂
Thanks Sandhya 🙂
♥ this.
Absolutely!
Thanks 🙂 🙂
Hey liked the poem .. Infact read a article on TOI on the same. The difference between egoism and self esteem… 🙂
Btw u kinda seem to know a lot of languages..:)
Beautifully put in words a complex and nagging topic. At the same time strong , deep and powerful. Loved it. You write so well.
Lovely poem…
The I is considered bad..but ultimately that is what holds us together..our decisions, our actions and our thoughts.
I believe that everyone thinks of self…and there is nothing wrong in it..
I am what I am. Love me or hate me for it but that’s what I am.
nice poem
Very nice. I liked
“They say I should be mature.
They don’t see the kid in me wanting to break free.”
the best
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Thanks 🙂 Is it… let me read that too….
Languages… not many… I can understand/speak 3 Indian languages… thats all …. 🙂
Thanks Ajay and welcome to my blog…. 🙂 🙂 Hope to see you around… 🙂
Ya LP… thats very true…. 🙂 We are responsible for ourselves… no one else can be …. 🙂
🙂 🙂 Lovely addition 🙂
Thanks AW 🙂
Thanks SM 🙂
I am happy that so much importance is given to the “I”. This is the best one – I like it so much. 🙂
Very well written!
They say I denotes egoism.
They don’t realize that I is also for individuality. – I luvv these lines 🙂
Hey Shilpa, nicely put in words!
I IS for individuality and everything that goes with it!! Way to go 🙂
I like such poems; easier to understand ! 😀 😀 😀
“I” am happy “I” am happy 🙂 🙂
Thanks Swaram 🙂
Thanks Priya 🙂
Ha Ha…. Is it… maybe I put up an abridged version for each of my posts 😀 😀
wow! what powerful lines! BRAVO!
“Its I who is responsible for my actions and they can never replace I.”
Simply superb!
Ahem! Ahem! …. Aey I seriously have a cough 🙂
vicks ki goli lo! kich kich dhoor karo!
Nice…. very nice!
Very well done …. I is for Impressive !!
Kich Kich door ho gaya 🙂
Thanks Garima 🙂
Thanks LEB 🙂
kalakitta ma 🙂
What horlicks or bournvita???
Loved this. Love the spirit!
Read it again. Love the last four lines in particular. Very strong!
😀 Thanks Sravan…