Who am I? - A poem by Carl Sandburg


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Carl Sandburg - Who am I?

My head knocks against the stars.
My feet are on the hilltops.
My finger-tips are in the valleys and shores of
universal life.
Down in the sounding foam of primal things I
reach my hands and play with pebbles of
destiny.
I have been to hell and back many times.
I know all about heaven, for I have talked with God.
I dabble in the blood and guts of the terrible.
I know the passionate seizure of beauty
And the marvelous rebellion of man at all signs
reading "Keep Off."

My name is Truth and I am the most elusive captive
in the universe.

Added: on October 24th, 2004 at 8:56 AM | Viewed: 9580 times | Comments and analysis of Who am I? by Carl Sandburg Comments (3)

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Poet: Carl Sandburg (Carl Sandburg Art) Poem: 10. Who am I? Volume: Chicago Poems - The Road and the End Comment 3 of 3, added on May 22nd, 2009 at 12:41 AM. Amazing, sounds the way I feel, like I'm supposed to make some sort of a difference in teh world, like truth has. Preet from United States Comment 2 of 3, added on April 20th, 2005 at 2:48 PM. This poem makes you think that it doesn't make sense; but at the end, it hits you and you begin to analyze the poem. This is my favorite poem. Blaine Mallon from United States Comment 1 of 3, added on October 24th, 2004 at 8:56 AM. it is definitely true... (",) wince from Philippines More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, Who am I?, has received 3 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by Carl Sandburg with others on the American Poems poetry forum!

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Poet: Carl Sandburg Poem: 10. Who am I? Volume: Chicago Poems - The Road and the End Last read: Dec 22 2009, 8:19PM Viewed 9580 times. Added on October 24th, 2004 at 8:56 AM.

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