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“I Am”

Jayden Carpenter-Sattler, Creative Writer • March 31, 2025
Julia Stevens
One of the poet’s senior photos taken by junior photographer Julia Stevens.

I am an idea placed in someone’s head 

Meandering and creating preconceptions of myself for people to believe, 

I concern myself with the ideas that people have of me-

Constantly worrying despite reassurance.

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I am wondering what they think of me.

 

Do I know who I am? 

Despite being me all my life, I am unable to describe myself.

Am I just the thoughts and ideas people have of me?

Or am I free to act how I please?

I am myself. 

 

I look back on who I used to be and wonder

Is that me? 

Mindlessly talking, not taking the time to consider what people think. 

Who could I be if I would do that again?

I am reminiscing.

 

I am grateful for the time taken by others to get to know me,

Knowing I would not be myself without the social sculpting these hands molded,

Wanting to acknowledge the benefit this community has had towards me.

Wondering who would I be without these people around me?

I am full of gratitude.

 

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Julia Stevens is a junior here at Concord High School. This is currently her third year being a part of the Concord Chronicle staff. When she is not at school or taking pictures, she likes to spend her free time hanging out with her family and reading. After high school, she would like to pursue a career in psychology while also doing photography on the side. She is very excited to be on the team once again and to create amazing work throughout the year!