Here I Am
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37 comments:
Love spending a day at the pumpkin patch each year, enjoying the autumn weather( there is a chill in the air), venturing into corn quest maze, bunny town, tractor trail, picking some pumpkins and simmering the pot, the feeling of a colorful mixture for a hearty fall soup.
Loved green-green summer grass, but the reds and golds of leaves are greeting me now. Loved exploring new places always, but now I admit the best place is a good memory place.
Look at life as a satisfying meal; nothing’s more comforting on a chilly day than a bowl of soup.
Words 101
Here I am
Love holding Diana in my arms while she is asleep, looking at her adorable chubby face (with affection),kissing her beautiful little hands till she wakes up, watching her sweet smile while she tries to talk, the energy she spreads is that life is wonderful.
Loved the smell of my grandma’s rich black tea, but now she does not live in this world. Loved my grandpa’s bicycle rides, but now I am too far from him.
Look at life as a season; every season has limited living time that is why spring is temporary, and even your current emotion. 103 words
Love lying on the beach in a midsummer night, gazing at the glittering stars shining in the sky, listening to the waves softly caressing the shore, inhaling in the gentle breeze (mixed with a hint of saltiness from the seawater), lingering in the serenity and inner peace of this dreamland.
Loved the footprints on the beach, but it is quickly washed away by the waves. Loved the innocence of my childhood, but it is now replaced with wrinkles of experience.
Look at life as a tide full of ebb and flow; know that the right attitude is a choice in your hands.
--102 wards
Love watching water barrels fill in a garden misty wet with rain, pounding the first garlic of August under the heel of my hand, digging Kennebec spuds (with a handy pitchfork) on the boulevard out front, the feeling you get when you bite into the first vine ripened tomato of summer.
Loved my grandmother’s home grown potatoes, but that garden was abandoned long ago. Loved the days and days of rain in soggy Vancouver, but know the climate’s quickly changing.
Look at life as a sun kissed garden; know how fragile all things can be.
—95 words; September 2015; One version of many . . .
This is my second revision that reduced the word count by five words without changing meaning. Don’t be afraid to cut if you need to. Often, my revisions were more to do with rhythm. Also, I avoided repeating “potatoes” by using the vernacular, “spuds.” I like the combination of sounds in “Kennebec” and “spud” as well. I also extended my final words to six, adding “all things” to mean the whole of creation. Best of luck everyone!
Rilee
Love breaking bread with my boyfriend, strolling along Vancouver’s sea wall (even when it’s raining ), listening to Christian music upon awakening, smelling the fresh scent of newly blossomed spring flowers, creating memories with those I hold dear, the feeling you get when your spirit connects.
I loved spending time with my sister when I was younger, but now we no longer speak.
I loved the company of my aunt Debbie, but she is now no longer with us.
Look at life as a valuable relationship; although not ever lasting it is meant to be cherished and enjoyed.
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Love sitting on the steps to watching a fat cat to catching a hummingbird, listening to leaves rustle in the wind while sunshine sprinkles on leaves, appearing the end of “Gone With The Wind” Scarlett O’Hara’s life without her family, holding a branch flicking the mossy stone idly, touching my feelings disappearing with growth gradually.
Loved laughing as bells for watching a humorous film, but I have not had free time go to theater. Loved crying as a girl for reading a sad story, but I have not had the courage to open a new book.
Look at life as falling leaves toward extinction and waiting for rebirth; know that the mean of life is a cycle.
Love cuddling with the Bee (my daughter call herself) on my slack lounge, telling her my silly stories when I was at her age, listening her jokes laughable or not, tickling each other falling to the ground, the feeling we get when we are too exhausted to sound.
Loved the moment of that I excused myself for sneaking out, but my parents don’t spank me anymore. Loved joining every game my children play, but I must discipline them no matter how.
Look at life as a play show; know that I am the one to get into my mission role.
--100 words
Here I Am
Love listening to music while reading a book (on my favourite chair), doing puzzles alone to help me with stress, skiing with my kids makes me scared, cooking for my family that I enjoy the most, the feeling of happiness when having dinner with my family and sharing our stories.
Loved eating my mom’s food and helping her cook every day, but she is million miles away. Loved taking my daughter everywhere, but she is starting to fly on her own.
Look at life as a book; know that there are always old chapters to read while I write a new one.
(102 words)
Love smelling freshly brewed coffee while preparing breakfast, snuggling up and reading to my kids under a cozy blanket, cooking up a storm for family and friends (without guarantee of success), strolling around with my husband hand in hand, the feeling of life being fulfilled with people I love surrounding me.
Loved dropping everything and traveling with girl friends, but obligations keep our feet on the ground. Loved getting lost in a book straight from beginning to end, but reality has taken its toll after my children were born.
Look at life as an unfinished book; know that I am the creator of this spectacular story.
—106 words
Love watching azalea blossoming in spring, taking every opportunity for outdoor fun in summer (summer is short), viewing the charming red leaves dyeing the city in autumn, drinking a cup of warm coffee at the mountain top in winter, the feeling I perceive when I cherish every moment in my life.
Loved taking walks with dad with my small hand in his big hand, but now jog with my boy side by side. Loved reading books to my baby every night, but now he reads his own.
Look at life as the four seasons; know that there are different colours and sceneries at different phases.
- 105 words
Here I am
Love watching crime movies, Godfather surpassing the highest standard of cinema. Love going out on weekends. Love eating Indian and Chinese food. Enthusiastic explorer and a keen learner. Believe in the power of learning above all. Enjoy trips back to India and look forward to them.
Love the homemade authentic Indian food. The exact replication of the same is no longer possible here, even though there is a proximity of flavour.
See life as a continuous series of experiences; meant to be lived so good life is a process rather then a goal.
Here I am
Love wandering in the green path, listening to small birds singing cheerfully, watching ducks walking defiantly as if everything here belongs to their territory, daydreaming some happy scenes will be happened to me, feeling the world is so peaceful at that moment.
Loved standing on the street and talking about handsome boys with friends, but now the distance between us is so far away. Loved watching sad movies then cry bitterly, but now the same mood is gone.
Look at life as a dream, you never know what will be happened, but in the dream, you can have endless memories.
101 words
Here I Am
Love drinking a cup of fresh coffee (on the way) to school, walking on the sidewalk and enjoying the sunshine of autumn, wondering about the beauty of nature, changing from greenish into yellow and orange, listening to the melody of the wind, which makes the little leaves dance on the ground.
Loved to be a playful child free of any responsibility, but now I am an adult. Loved to talk and giggle with my cousins, but now the destiny made us apart.
Look at life as a roller coaster; sometimes it goes up and sometimes it goes down, but it’s your choice to complain or enjoy the ride.
-words108
Here I Am
Love sitting beside the window while reading and thinking, imaging to ride a leaf boat and floating on a lake, watching the sakura changing cloth in different colors, reminding me the seasons in turning and life circling. The feeling of appreciation and joyfulness to the life should in every moment.
Loved flashing back my previous days, but they becoming to fuzzy and blurry, Loved enjoying the present time in Canada, but I need to live simply and wisely.
Look at life as a journey; I can not measure the length but can dig it to my preferred depth.
-101 words
Here I Am
Love hiking in the forest, listening to the birds chirping, breathing in the fresh air, enjoying the sunshine between the trees, standing on the wooden bridge looking down at the stream bubbling through the trees, following the stream approaching a hidden waterfall, feeling the joy and strength from the great nature.
Loved swimming in the pool, but now prefer hiking on the beautiful trail, loved playing with my daughter in the water, but now she is grown up and has her own companion.
Look at life as a mountain hiking; know that being at different elevation, seeing different scenery.
-102 words
Here I Am
Love sitting in my chair nearby the door to my backyard, adding my favorite jasmine flower into a cup of green tea, watching a bird flying by while my kids playing on swings with laughing, feeling the quietness in my heart is the goal of my life.
Loved taking full of ambition to run, but now do not care they are realized or not. Loved arguing for gain and loss a lot, but now only a smile is I can give.
Look at life as a journey of heart; know that happiness or sadness depends on my own.
-101 words
Here I am
Love watching the sunrise long before most people are out of bed, waiting until that moment when the rays of light creep up over the distance with my sister (with an uncontrollable smile). Standing under my umbrella at the bus stop, knowing that these rainy days will pass.
Loved spending time with my childhood friend, but we are growing apart. Loved listening to my grandmother's telling me bedtime stories, but she is now far away.
Look at life as a rainbow; brings the promises that the trouble of today will surely come to an end.
— 98 words
Here I Am
Love sitting on the bench in the park with my husband, taking, laughing, watching playing children in the park, walking on the road with my husband, listening the bird’s song and feeling the world is very peaceful.
Loved shopping and singing songs on road with my friends when I was teenager but now we all are got married and busy in our lives.
Loved enjoying dinner with my parents but now they are in India. Loved playing childhood games with younger brother.
Look at life as a beautiful journey; it is like as a walking on the road with happiness.
Words: - 105
AMANJOT BRAR
HERE I AM
Love listening to music while doing my ordinary works, studying in the peaceful morning with my best friends (math books), rallying feet to the beat of bhangra songs, walking along the lake holding my husband’s hand, the feeling of peace to see kid’s angelic faces after my routine work.
Loved riding my bicycle in the streets with my friends, but now they are their own way. Loved fooling teachers showing them someone else’s work for mine, but now know the responsibility as a teacher.
Look at life as a full of imagination; know that I am the one to fulfill my dreams.
105 words
Here I Am
Love walking down Winch Street with sunshine falling on my shoulders, following my shadow to Winch Park. Closing my eyes, inhaling the sweet and compelling air, hearing leaves singing in wind, enjoying the laughter from the playground, the feeling I get after finishing my whole day’s tiring and boring housework.
Loved chatting with my old friends, but now they are in my home country. Loved smelling my mom’s signature dish, but now she is not here.
Look at life as an unpredictable expedition; never know what will happen next second, just enjoy and cherish it.
95 words
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love following highway 1 across the iron workers bridge, watching the ocean glisten in the morning sun (without saying a word), listening to music with the windows done up so I can catch my breath, the feeling of calmness you get driving through the lushious forest.
Loved the butterflies in my stomach, but now that feeling’s gone. Loved the feeling before you jump and hit the water, but it only lasts a second.
Look at life as a blind leap of faith off a cliff; just know that if you put one foot in front of another, everything seems to work out.
105 words (September, 2015; English 12 student)
Here I Am
Love greeting regular customers at the till, asking them if they want freshly brewed coffee or iced tea, preparing hand-crafted beverages (cappuccino and latte) for each of them, serving it with a warm smile and a little friendly chat, the feeling of accomplishment when you brighten someone’s day.
Loved being by myself inside an office, but now enjoys working in a welcoming team. Loved the business setting and corporate attire, but now wears a green apron and found happiness as a barista.
Look at life as a cheerful crowd; know that it’s better being around with people rather being lonely.
-100 words
Here I am
Love watching crime movies, Godfather surpassing the highest standard of cinema. Love going out on weekends. Love eating Indian and Chinese food. Enthusiastic explorer and a keen learner. Believe in the power of learning above all. Enjoy trips back to India and look forward to them.
Loved the homemade authentic Indian food. The exact replication of the same is no longer possible here, even though there is a proximity of flavor.
See life as a continuous series of experiences; meant to be lived so good life is a process rather than a goal.
Here I Am
Love watching my kids putting on their colorful rain gear, running into the mysterious misty forest, picking sour blackberries for snack, poking puff mushrooms (to see clouds of spores), bumping into a friendly squirrel, a robust beetle, and a cowardly banana slug, having a quiet moment listening to Mr. Woodpecker, the feeling every mother has knowing her kids are tired but content.
Loved traveling to exotic lands with a body- sized backpack, but now walk around the block with a giant double stroller. Loved reading Milan Kundera, but now read Thomas and Friends.
Look at life as a picnic; with the people you love, anyplace makes your day special.
-109 words
Here I Am
Love being on the beach while sunset makes it gorgeous, looking to the twinkle twinkle little stars (why do you have to be so far), walking on the sands along to the moisture underneath, getting chilly and the wild breeze breaking the silence of the calm ocean, feeling peace and hope in life.
Loved when I was back home, in the caressing arms which held me tight, but mom is far away. Loved talking with her everyday, but she is far away.
Look at life as a single candle; it defies the dark and creates light.
105 words
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Love the soft sound of music, ringing nylon (from a Walden Natura) as my fingers dance across the fretboard, moving gently from note to note with perfect rhythm, strumming the base underneath the melody that waves from highs to lows, tingling throughout my body when sovereign sounds gracefully unite to form an angelic harmony.
Loved the distorted sounds of a guitar, but now I play a nylon string acoustic. Loved rap music, but now I much prefer the delicate sounds of classical.
Think of life as music; independent pieces that unite together to form a harmony.
(96 Words)
Here I Am
Love in summer watching children playing at the playground, chasing after each other, whispering to ears, laughing loudly, playing fetch with dogs, cats sleeping in the sun, old couples walking around the park. I stood far away (with feeling solitary) peacefully.
Loved the smell of frying pork ribs my mom used to make, but she seldom makes any more. Loved listening to the sizzling sound of coke, but now I prefer milk tea.
Look at life as an open bottle of coke; the bubbles would disappear as time goes, but the sweetness still stays.
94 words
Here I Am
Love having a cup of tea with my mother every morning, dressing up in away to say who you are without having to speak, doing crazy things like parachuting with friends, having a candlelit dinner at Pinch of Spice with my fiancé, the feeling that the happiness is the best revenge and happily lived life is my goal.
Loved playing Criket in the street of my village(India), but I am not kid anymore. Loved going to cinema during English class, but now I prefer to study.
Look at life as a box of smarties, know that life is colourful and enjoyful.
101-words
Manpinder karry
Here I am
Love boating on the river glistening in the sunlight with my family, listening to the little birds chirping merrily in the woods, stopping along the riverside smelling the fragrance of trees, paddling against the current with all the strength, the feeling you get when each difficulty is overcome ultimately.
Loved the journey I used to take in my hometown, but now the wonderful view is gone. Loved watching my grandmother sitting nodding by the fire, but she is a thousand miles away.
Look at life as a voyage accompanied with hardship and adventure; know that the rewards are worth it when we always pull together.
105words
Here I Am
Love reading books in the library (Douglas via Kingsway). Smelling of the books. Walking between the aisles to find a new story. Feeling the quietness. Watching the people reading their books silently without saying a word.
Loved Reading the books that can give company when human beings cannot, but the books cannot speak, they are only full of imagination. Loveed reading the books have ability to lift us from the harsh realities of life into the world of imagination. From failure to success.
Look at life as a book; each page has a different story that expresses our life.
_99 words (September 2015; English 12 By Wissam Nassar)
Here I Am
Love walking around Deer Lake while leaves redden the refection, listening to geese flapping their wings (from the quiet water toward the south), watching birds nesting on the treetop, waiting for the first gentle snowfall, picturing all the beautiful moments in my head.
Loved travelling around the world, but now we settle our home in this harbour city. Love reading childhood photo albums, now I make them for my kids.
Look at life as walking the forest trail; love and hope provide energy to my walk, trust and believing guide me to the right direction .
----102 words
Here I Am
Love Enjoying a cup of tea while reading novel, driving a Hybrid Toyota(on long drives)with my husband, wearing traditional sari with sunglasses, feeling that kind of happiness, and a stable life in Canada is our goal.
Loved spending quality with our two sons, and take responsibility for my widowed mother, but I could not have a chance. Love travelling around the world, but I did not get chance to accomplish the dream.
Look at life as a hiking up a mountain; know that there will be many bumps on the way, but feel exceptional when we have reached the highest peak of the mountain.
Roxana Khan(107 words)September 25,2015
Here I am:
Love sitting in a bright classroom , writing optionally in a neat notebook ,inquiring an humorous teacher about hard questions , discussing an amusing thesis with enthusiastic schoolmates , the feeling you get when you see a high mark after opening the test paper.
Loved physics and math through it were so hard to solve the problems ,but I can not understand the formulas now. Loved splendid poems that waked my emotion , but it is hard to recite today.
Look at education as a job of a whole life; know that even an senior has chances to sit in a classroom .
—100 words
Love going to camping with my lovely friends’ family in the forest, eating the special foods with people who went to camping together, chatting with my friends until late night (at the campsite) around the campfire, watching playful children who make sandcastles, dig a hole at the beach, and swim in the deep lake, the feeling through the camping is relaxed and enjoyable.
Loved hiking mountains, but I’m not challengeable now. Loved staying at the campsite, but I love modern gadget too much.
Look at life as a journey; looking for the way that is happier and better life.
-102 words
love going to camping ( Cultus lake) every summer, spending precious moment with family, riding bicycle for hours with my dad, letting the lake's chilled water relaxing my body, listening to age story around the fire, the warm feeling you get when you find life is valuable to live.
Loved hoping to visit my childhood house, but now it is arid desert full of tragedies and tears.Loved looking around seeing my whole family together, unfortunately, the destiny displayed us everywhere.
look at life as a refugee hope, even bumping in too many closed doors yet he still believes Nobel humanity will win.
_102 words
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