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What am I?


By Brigitte Gastel written in autumn 1974 in Belleville, Illinois
What am I?*
        Just a second hand lady
or maybe*
        A bridge
He is passing*
        To reach the other side?

        I need your guide
whoever you are*
        Cause I can't see through
I try to understand*
        Probably too hard
I don't know any other way*
        Who is to say
That I am the looser *

I am stuck in the middle*
        of a relation
which is so precious to me*
        My eyes are open to see
My consciousness aware*
        Of the pain I have to bare
Have to? *

No, it's just me*
        I am
And I will be*
        The feeling is strong
I just have to go along*
        With the situation
Have to? *

No, it's my own choice*
        Who knows
Maybe I will be the winner*
        Someday
Patience, Peace within myself*
        And the love
I have to give*
        Have to?

        Yes, because my life
Is built around this word*
        Used and abused
So many times*
        By everyone -including me-
Hurt and happiness are hand in hand*
        So I understand

        I will let my feelings go
I will be patiently waiting for the flow*
        of love
Whenever it is ready to come*
        To give its fullest
My heart is open to receive*