Love Poem: I Am Laura
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Written by: Lu Loo

I Am Laura

There is a fine line between death and life.
A serious reaction into our subconscious that reveals 
our inner most demons. I have felt the pain of loss. 
Everyone has felt the pain of loss. It reminds us of 
yesterday’s memories and today’s sorrow. Even 
though there are many reasons to stay remorseful, 
I have felt the healing of tomorrow’s brightness. It 
is full of yellow and pink and I am full of soft memoirs 
beyond understanding. I realize many of my verses 
are full of misery and grief, but truth be told sometimes 
they are just words on how I may feel that particular 
day. Honestly, my goodness stems from the Lord’s 
healing and mercy. No doubt I would not be here if not 
for His unconditional love and support. I am grateful 
and even though I have faced anguish these last ten 
years I have become a woman of gladness. I am slowly
breaking free from the chains that constrict me. I have 
felt the crushing of hell on my chest many times but 
through everything I have learned to grow with gratitude. 
All my mistakes have caused a chain reaction that 
mobilizes me to grow in faith and forgiveness of myself. 
I am not perfect. No one is perfect. In fact, there is no 
such thing as perfect. There is no such thing as normal. 
My despondency has filled my soul with pure white light 
that shines into my everyday fulfillment. Believe it or not, 
life is good to me. Life reminds me of absolute freedom. 
I am free. We can all be free if we fight. Fighting is difficult 
and so is life, but life is short and we are strong. I am 
strong. I have driven through black tunnels that have 
brought me to a place of tranquility. I may write words 
of sadness and regret but overall I am proud of where 
I am now in my life. Who I am has been portrayed 
through my words and I am a versifier of emotions. 
A poetess that struggles yet expresses sentiments for 
growth and affection for myself. I love myself. It took 
me many years to admit it. No matter the season or 
reason I am who I am for good and for bad. Sure, I 
have character defects, as we all do. I have chosen to 
use my defects as a mirror shining into my virtuous 
essence. I am loved beyond words. I am surrounded 
with immaculate adoration from my family. I have 
been blessed within these last thirty-six years of life.
I am old enough to know better, yet young enough to 
still have the time to peacefully grow and watch my 
little girl grow up and have a family of her own. For 
she is my light and my husband is my salvation. I have 
more passion in my life than ever before and I could 
not be more grateful...

I am happy. 
I am content. 
I am faithful. 
I am gifted. 
I am needed. 
I am cherished. 
I am compassionate. 
I am respected. 
I am loved.

-I am Laura...

Date Written: June 27, 2016