I Really Don’t Know
By D’Nell
I come from a long line of soldiers
We are as tough as a rope
I grew up in Stanton Oaks
They call me D’Nell
Because I’m real like steel
When I come around
It’s like I never left
My voice sounds like smooth jazz
It’s as mellow as a Sunday
My eyes are as brown as dirt
Right now my life is like hell
My future is as real as it can get
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D’Nell,
This is an amazing piece of writing. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Keep writing. -Pat
Hi D’Nell,
I really liked the honesty of this poem. The title made me want to read it because I thought it could be about anything. I like the way you describe the many facets of yourself; you’re tough, but your voice sounds like smooth jazz. I’d be interested in knowing what else you learn about yourself in the future, and I hope your life isn’t like hell forever. Thank you for sharing and inspiring me to examine myself: what am I sure of and what’s uncertain.
D’Nell,
I like the self-awareness of your poem. You know where you come from and you’ve acknowledge what you’ve been through. Thank you for your honesty!
Thank you for your service. We appreciate you!
D’Nell,
Thank you for taking the time to share this! I admire the strength you describe in your poem. Hold on to this strength, and your future is sure to be bright.
Keep writing!
D’Nell, this is a great piece of work. I can envision how you look by the words in your poem.
D’Nell,
Hello D’Nell! Your piece that you wrote about yourself here is beautiful. You have such a way with words and I believe you understand yourself more than the average person does. I also respect the confidence you have in yourself. You present yourself as strong yet calm and educated. Your introspective poetry piece truly is the perfect way to explore further into your personality and find out who you are on an even deeper level. You’re doing an amazing job writing these pieces, and I highly encourage you to continue doing so. Poetry is a window into the soul and you’re using it in such a productive way.
Hi D’Nell,
Nice to meet you. You seem like a really great person. Right now your life may feel like it is not where you’d like it to be. But I do believe if we still have our mind in tack we are able to create a new reality. I’d like to hear more from you and what future you envision for yourself.