Gypsie’s Wonderful World of Words

Shakespeare published 154 sonnets in his quarto in 1609. While the initial 126 are addressed to a young man, the final 28 are directed toward an enigmatic woman referred to as the dark lady.

Who Am I?

by Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

In response to RXC PROMPT #244, hosted by Renee

I am love
I am rage
I am compassionate
I am merciless

Aid the young
Assist the old
Coddle the injured
Oppose the aggressor

I am weak
I am firm
Use my voice
Fight right and wrongs

Shy to speak
Bold when needed
Introvert to most
Extrovert to others

Mother
Lover
Enemy
Friend

Strong as an arrow
Quick to bend
Patient and kind
Relentless and cruel

Never just one
Always each one
Much more to decipher
Who am I to you?

8 responses to “Who Am I?”

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #245 – Reena Saxena

August 25, 2022 at 10:08 am

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Reena Saxena

August 20, 2022 at 11:52 am

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Who am I? ….by Ami Offenbacher-Ferris

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Reena Saxena

August 20, 2022 at 11:51 am

I see how difficult is it to summarise yourself in few words. But it’s done brilliantly.

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1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris
  
  August 20, 2022 at 11:53 am
  
  Thank you so much Reena! ❤️
  
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Jaya Avendel

August 20, 2022 at 11:16 am

OO, I love the contrast between the opening and ending of this poem! ❤

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1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris
  
  August 20, 2022 at 11:56 am
  
  Jaya, as always, your comments are greatly appreciated. Thank you. 🙏
  
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Nope, Not Pam

August 20, 2022 at 8:41 am

This is brilliant. You’ve caught the truth perfectly

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1. Gypsie-Ami Offenbacher-Ferris
  
  August 20, 2022 at 9:40 am
  
  Thank you so much! ☺️
  
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