I Forget Myself

Inside My Journal

I Forget Myself By Sam Osbiston

As thunder crawls under my skin

As lightning sparks upon my nerves

As the rain falls from my eyes

I see you, and

I forget myself

Your delicate edges

Your delightful hue

Your daring disposition

I see you, and

I want myself

I desire to be a softness upon which the world can sit,

and calm its chaos, as you do mine

I wish to be a rainbow upon which the world can smile,

and regain hope, as you do for me

I dream to be brave, upon which the world can stand,

and find courage, as you find in me

I see you, and

I forget myself

I want myself

I am myself

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Poem written by Sam Osbiston, unedited and inspired by the photograph I took in My Wild Garden, and how even though I am raging inside, the garden soothes and reminds me who and what I am and capable of.