TO FIND ME

Why do I search out who I am
my mind
and my feet
taking me here and there
searching
and
searching
where would that person
that is me
to be found
oh, where
Am I to be found
in those I meet
in those I become
closer than a brother
can I be found
in those that briefly
brush through my life
bringing me happiness
bringing me sadness
such memories
I have
tucking themselves
so neatly within my head
memories that have implanted themselves
and
deeply pushing their roots well within
some to become as clouds passing by
others as an oak
solid and strong
can I be found hidden within these memories
Is this who makes me, me
This is where I might be found
Found within all those that I meet
those that have left their mark on me
Yes, this is where I am to be found

Gail Adams April 24/11