I Am Me Once More Analysis Draft 1

The first time I know this poem "I Am Me Once More" was already 4 years ago. I was on the high way 1 in California. I turned on the radio then this poem came out. My brother in law was driving on my left side and the pacific ocean was on my right side. I was watching the reflection of the sunshine on the waves and the seagulls on the coastline. The view of Southern California and this poem really made me fall in deep thought. The poem made me feel I need to grow up and make my own decisions. I felt like I got enlighted, a whole new world rushed my brain. "I Am Me Once More" shows that the speaker finally understands the cruelty of society.

The speaker got hurt in a relationship with a person who was really close to the speaker. The quote "But I should thank you for taking my blindfold off now" shows that the speaker got hurt in a relationship, meanwhile, she said thank you to the person who ruined their relationship. Blindfold in this quote means the speaker was childish and innocent. That means the person made the speaker finally see the reality of the world. 

The speaker realized that there is nobody can trust other than herself. The quote "I need no one but myself" shows that after she got hurt in the relationship, she finally understand that there is nobody the speaker could trust. The speaker is strong enough to face anything and she doesn't want to get dragged in a disaster anymore. This quote perfectly reflects that the speaker finally understands the cruelty of society.

After the speaker got hurt in the relationship, the speaker finally trying to stand up and hit back. The quote "And I take pride in bein' the one that said goodbye" shows that the speaker got betrayed in the relationship, so this time the speaker wants to be the one that says goodbye. This quote also shows that after all these situations, the speaker finally becomes a smart person who sees the reality of people and society.

The poem is a really strong and emotional poem. It gives readers so many mental supports and encouraging. The poet shows that even though everyone in this world is betraying you, yourself is still a strong person that can handle any situation.