i am

we are who we are said i; 
is the saddest hymn sang to me. 

relinquish hope and give up try,
for this is your destiny!

never nay ever was the voice
 in response to thee.

i am who i choose, 
all else is pretend – you see? 

imagination is the real, 
of all that can truly be.

by K. Osei