Remember Who I Am

Posted by Drageda on April 27, 2009

(Verse 1)
I’ve walked my roads without shortcuts
And missed so many turns
I’ve stopped along my journey
And outright refused to learn
But somewhere in my spirit
Is a light I’ll never fully comprehend
It takes me through my painful chapters
To reach my story’s end

(Chorus)
In my deepest darkest days
I cry
In my deepest darkest days
I die
In my deepest darkest days
I learn to try
I reach for the sky
With my arms open high
And always remember who I am

(Verse 2)
This road is long, the book a million pages
At times I get so tired
I have to read and walk in stages
But there is a power beneath my feet
That allows me to float on stressful days
Not knowing how or even why
I suddenly turn that page

(Chorus)
In my deepest darkest days
I cry
In my deepest darkest days
I die
In my deepest darkest days
I learn to try
I reach for the sky
With my arms open high
And always remember who I am

(Verse 3)
The voyage traveled is my narrative
Remembering who I am imperative
It’s my contribution to this place
I signature in stone…
It’s not the battles failed,
it is the journey flown

(Chorus)
In my deepest darkest days
I cry
In my deepest darkest days
I die
In my deepest darkest days
I learn to try
I reach for the sky
With my arms open high
And always remember who I am

I will affirm; I’ve made a difference
Remembering who I am,
please remember who I am

By Barbara Tremblay Cipak

Song Lyrics about Fortitude & Tenacity: “Remember Who I Am”…I am blessed to know such wonderful people. After one evening of getting together, my friends inspired me to write this poem. As conversations often do, our conversation of reflection and purpose mixed with a cup of laughter and fun, left me pondering my creative side. As the night wound down, we gathered in my front yard, hugging each other to say our sad goodbyes. It was hard to say goodbye. That warm-aired summer evening and the precious memory of my friends lingered with me for hours afterwards. Oh yes, these ladies inspired me: A blessed evening with friends, with me forever, in this poem.