I Am Here

Nicole Guevara Montes, MS4

The seas are raging

And you need my saving

I am here

Do you hear?

I will make a way

Though you sway

Joy comes in the morning

I know you’re mourning

The life you thought would be

So you just want to flee

But rest in me

Let yourself be free

Of every expectation

Accept my invitation

I will hold you by the hand

And be the place you land

So, arise - let your hope arise

This is your reprise

Even as the leaves fall

I will not stall

I will keep my word

And just as a bird

Learns to confidently fly,

So will you

When on me you rely

About the Author:

Nicole Guevara Montes is a 4th year medical student at NYMC. She is proud of her Puerto Rican culture and to represent her roots. She is passionate about using poetry to capture her inner thoughts and emotions as she journeys through life. She looks forward to serving in medical missions someday as a pediatrician.

About the Work:

"I am Here" is a reminder that we are not alone in the difficulties we are facing. When life doesn't seem to go our way, we can be hard on ourselves but we also have the opportunity to let others in to help us. This piece is also a call to hope for better days through the changing seasons of life. It may take some time, but we will - in time - confidently fly.