Self-Portrait in Metaphor

Photo by Steven Wang

I am cotton
soft
reliable

I am blue
calm like ocean waves
yet searching for contentment

I am a snickerdoodle
sweet and fattening

I am jazz
smooth, yet syncopated

I am a cat
tip-toeing around
enjoying her sleep

I am a whisper
barely heard

I am fresh-baked bread
comforting
caring

I am a bucket list
filled with dreams

I am a bear
wanting to hibernate

I am raindrops on a pond
steady
strong
making small ripples on the water.

~A. Laska 2018