I Was Born... Poem by Siyabonga A Nxumalo

I Was Born...

Rating: 4.9


I was born to be a dark horse,
Not a misfit.

I was born to be a hero,
Not a diffident.

I was born for triumph,
not to be trounced.

I was born to be peaceful,
Not fierce.
I was born to be ME.

once a neonate,
Now an adult.

once a nebbish,
Now a winner.

I was born to be humorous.
To love and treat kind,
To live,
To live in a friendly and
Safe environment.
I was born to be a friend.

I was born to be vigorous,
Not vulnerable.

I was born to be brilliant,
Not impulsive.

I was born to be a citizen
of the world.
I was born to be ME.

I was born to posses anything,
To deserve better things,
To be lucky,
To love and be loved,
To be free,
To be unique,
To be ME.
Irreplaceable ME.
Just me....

I was born to be ME.

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Elena Sandu 28 July 2013

How right you are dear Siya! Yes we were all born free. We are here to create beauty, meant to live in harmony, we can't do it if we can't be ourselves. Love and smiles, Elena.

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Unwritten Soul 28 July 2013

Everybody was born to be like this, a great contributor for self and others..i love this persona and positive vibration that stimulate great sense to wear in everyday..love it_Soul

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Heather Wilkins 06 August 2013

you were to be you and you write about it beautifully

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Dave Walker 27 July 2013

A great poem, like it, a great write.

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Valsa George 28 July 2013

This is a fantastic write, Siya! Yes, you are born to be you.... invincible, unique, irreplaceable and brilliant! This self confidence is what is wanted in us! Like a black horse, gallop away to glory! !

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Melikhaya Zagagana 25 August 2014

Yesssssssssss! Siya Man all is true; i like you men! Nice poem homes.

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Hans Vr 20 July 2014

I really love this one. A piece about knowing your true self, your inner soul, fantastic. I am sure you will achieve great things, Siya. Fantastic

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Khairul Ahsan 08 September 2013

A bold and a beautiful poem. 'To be ME. Irreplaceable ME. Just me....' That's right! You were born to be yourself, just be yourself! P.S. Loved the comment of Elena Sandu.

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Nontobeko Dlamini 13 August 2013

I am inspired. Thank you Siya.

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Ramesh Rai 09 August 2013

every one is born for something to do best only to his best without hurting our fellow. keep going on to your target.best job of this life

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