Examples of I Am Poems

How do you start an I am poem? By talking about yourself, of course! Most I am poems
are an exploration of the poet. This might be an exploration of their character, likes, or
even family. Dive into some fun examples of I am poems and learn to create I am
poems of your own using a template.

Original I Am Poem Examples

An I am poem is just one type of personal poem. To write an I am poem, you need to be
ready to talk about yourself and who you are. You might use imagery words to define
yourself or to illuminate descriptive personal traits.
While you might use an I am poem to talk about yourself, you can also create them
about a hypothetical or imaginary character. Explore a few original I am poems by
Jennifer L. Betts below.

I Am Thoughtful and Contemplative

I am thoughtful and contemplative.

I want a unicorn.
I worry about death.
I am thoughtful and contemplative.
I understand the truth of facts.
I believe in magic.
I dream of Hogwarts.

I am thoughtful and contemplative.

I am poems can follow a structure or be completely freeform. The only real rule is that
they tell something about you and generally include the words "I am."
I Am Sweet and Cute

I am sweet and cute.

I wonder about Mars.
I touch rainbows.
I worry about getting old.
I want to be a wizard.
I am sweet and cute.
I pretend to have magic.
I feel the air around me.
I hear bells.
I see dancing unicorns.
I cry during sad movies.
I am sweet and cute.
I understand the vastness of the universe.
I dream of becoming a millionaire.
I say things that I shouldn't.
I hope to be a good person.
I am sweet and cute.
Unlike Shakespearian sonnets or haikus, I am poems don't have to follow a specific
meter or be a certain length. For example, this I am poem features three stanzas of six
lines. Some might have several dozen lines or just be three lines long.

Where I Am From

I am from the kitchen

From knives and forks
I am from the mirror
Smooth but beautiful
I am from the roses
The pine trees near my home
Whose long-gone limbs I remember
As if they were my own.
I am from love and art
From my father and mother
I'm from chaos and laughter
And from caring too deeply.
I am from use your inside voice
And itsy-bitsy spider
I am from giving presents on Christmas Eve
I am from Lapeer and French
Tacos and cornbread stuffing
From my grandmother being a quilter
Who has long since passed away
The old pictures
On the wall
Shining with the heart of our family.

Another take on the I am poem is the I am from poem. In this rendition, you use items
from your home and family that tell a story about who you are. They give readers a
unique look into what makes you, well you.