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Who Will I Be Tomorrow

WHO I’LL BE TOMORROW If what I am, And what I do, Makes me who I’ll be tomorrow, If what I say, And what I don’t, Makes me who I’ll be tomorrow, If what I think, With heartfelt wisdom, Makes me who I’ll be tomorrow, If what I see, And what I feel, Makes me who I’ll be tomorrow, If what I speak, Be it right or wrong Makes me who I’ll be tomorrow, If I am ugly, To those I love, Makes me who I’ll be tomorrow, If I could dare, To hide a sin, Makes me who I’ll be tomorrow, If I only take, And never give, Makes me who I’ll be tomorrow, I’ll have to stop and think, Who do I want to be tomorrow!

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Date: 10/21/2021 12:38:00 PM
Great poem with a great message
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Date: 1/17/2021 6:04:00 PM
Brilliant poem, Jennifer. A FAVE for me. So glad to have found it among the pages of the 2020 PS Anthology ~
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Date: 11/21/2019 4:06:00 PM
A very enjoyable poem that caused me thought and relatable. Very well written.
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Date: 11/18/2019 4:18:00 PM
I absolutely love this poem. So Unique , so intense, love it! It makes one think ! Cynthia Monterio
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Date: 11/15/2019 1:20:00 PM
Such a great message you have given from this poem Jennifer! Looking at the thought process consciously helps change the attitude...
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 11/19/2019 6:26:00 AM
I'm so glad that the message I had in mind has reached my first friends on soup and now new friends have read it, I'm honoured. Hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 11/14/2019 5:24:00 PM
I like this. Very thought provoking. A mantra for those who care about the direction hey want their lives to take.
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Date: 11/19/2019 6:12:00 AM
We all need to choose a direction in which we wish to go forward with or continue in , I was just questioning mine, and who I would choose to be tomorrow. Many thanks for a lovely comment Hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 11/14/2019 2:15:00 PM
Excellent piece, Jennifer, it sends a worthy message. Well done.
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Date: 11/19/2019 6:07:00 AM
Thank-you so much Franci, apologies but I don't often go back to visit my poems obviously I should as I have 6 comments which I apologize for not replying to. Should go to inbox more often. Hugs and blessings Franci, Jennifer.
Date: 11/14/2019 11:14:00 AM
Excellent piece. So right you are. Try to act right today. Tomorrow will bring you success n happiness. Blessing.
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Date: 11/19/2019 5:58:00 AM
Thank-you Anisha, a very apt comment. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Date: 11/14/2019 11:00:00 AM
This is very introspective and daring what most people don't realize the impact of their words, body language and emotions to others, spouses and children. You say it very well like a checklist of the most important things to filter in your heart before acting. I would like to share this on Facebook, of course with your credentials and link to this site. I know a lady who can flat out express what many don't see and she would love this poem. Thank you for your thoughts and heart put into words.
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Date: 11/19/2019 5:57:00 AM
Hi Chris, Such a wonderful comment thank-you and it was a heartfelt poem I wrote - I'm so glad you liked it. By all means share this is on Facebook, of course with my credentials and link to this site. Would like to read your poems so will pay you a visit. Hugs Jennifer.
Date: 6/8/2019 7:21:00 PM
This was a wonderful read. Ty.
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Date: 6/9/2019 1:50:00 AM
It's terrific that you enjoyed - thank-you ann. Hugs, Jennifer
Date: 5/30/2019 10:15:00 AM
Be Scarlett O'Hara and think about all these things - tomorrow! You know Gone With The Wind, yes? The poem title enticed my click, the poem contents enticed my smile; it is as cute and precious as you are though its feel is solemn and deep, I'm sorry but, to me, your cuteness seeped! Love that it did. Love your poem, Jenny. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Date: 5/30/2019 2:37:00 PM
Hi CaaaaaaaayCaaaaaaaaaay - you are full of life my dear friend who lives across the ocean! Cute and kind of you to say all this, don't know if I deserve it, but basked in it! A poem about everyday life - on the hop always! hugs and love, Jenny.
Date: 5/22/2019 3:52:00 PM
If you act honestly and good with yourself, and if can you do the same with the others you'll probably be happy... If you are happy now , continue with this...please yourself with humanity, and do not worry about tomorrow now ! salute alkas
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Date: 5/23/2019 12:07:00 AM
Tomorrow is too soon to not worry about it Alkas especially having a personnel consultancy - we have to arrange interviews for applicants to go to interviews on the morrow, and also have to follow them the next morning - what I do today will impact on the next day, just checking in with Me, myself and I, think we can all improve ourselves daily if we stop and take stock sometimes. A great comment - thank-you Alkas, Hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 5/9/2019 2:17:00 PM
Hello Jennifer Proxenos, those words are so true. This poem makes sense to me. have a nice day my friend.
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Date: 5/22/2019 11:57:00 PM
Hi Darlene, Sorry that I am only saw this comment today, and such a lovely one too. Enjoy the coming weekend and blessings always. Hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 4/30/2019 4:48:00 PM
How did I miss this one. It's one not to miss. So much to think about here: (Yesterday), today and tomorrow. Does who I am now determine who I'm going to be. Great contemplative piece, Jennifer! :) gw
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Date: 5/1/2019 3:19:00 PM
It's good to self analyze sometimes, nice to say Hi to yourself, what are you thinking about today, right now! Thanks Gershon, great comment. Hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 4/30/2019 3:56:00 PM
Yes and number 36 on best new poems. Yaaaa! Congratulations, Panagiota
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Date: 5/1/2019 3:15:00 PM
Thanks Panagiota my friend, but you are there also I see - congrats to you also. Hugs and Blessings.
Date: 4/29/2019 4:22:00 PM
Jennifer... Awesome piece...a FAV Extremely well penned Panagiota
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Date: 4/30/2019 2:35:00 PM
Thank you my friend - pen ran away with me, but stopped it eventually. a great comment tx. Panagiota - hugs Jennifer
Date: 4/27/2019 8:44:00 AM
Well said and meaningful, Jenny. From time to time we need to take a deep look within us and see what we could change or make better. Our actions can leave a strong mark on our tomorrow.~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul
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Date: 4/28/2019 2:27:00 PM
Yes Paul we must do some soul searching sometimes. We have just received news that one of my husband friends since high school, has only 3 weeks to live - he has brain cancer. Elias is feeling so bad right now as it was always Ronnie that phoned him, he was the one who kept in touch, with my husband, we live in Johannesburg and his friend in Cape Town - things happen - very sadly and obviously, Elias couldn't influence this very sad event, but he wishes he had phoned Ronnie more often! Hugs, Jenny.
Date: 4/26/2019 10:49:00 AM
Hi Jennifer, What a deep and introspective write. This is my kind of write! I agree we must "live" today with our best intentions. What if we never saw tomorrow? Great poem my poetic friend across the pond. PS, this is going straight into my favs:-) Alexis
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Date: 4/26/2019 11:45:00 AM
So glad you saved it as a fav - and I so like your 'across the pond' - your imagination is always intense - 'What if...... one of my husband's friends was diagnosed last week with almost terminal cancer. Hugs, Alexis , Jenny.
Date: 4/24/2019 5:21:00 PM
A gripping musing typical of Virgos! I whole heartedly relate to such wondering and pondering.. You have an overflowing loving heart.. a sharp mind.. lenient with others.. hard on the self! A great pleasure to read your beauty.. into my heart and fave list.. dear beautiful soul sister, blessed to have you on my path of life and poetry.. Sincere regards and blessings.
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Date: 4/25/2019 12:24:00 AM
Hi soul sister. dear friend, and, honoured poet. You have a poetic charisma, that i have only ever seen in Robert who I can see from poetry soup honours your proud poetry also. I am also blessed my sweet Besma to have met and communicated with you, and to have read your serene, beautiful poetry. Be well dear friend , hugs, Jennifer
Date: 4/24/2019 2:31:00 PM
So wonderfully creative and beautifully deep in its message my dear friend! A fav..
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Date: 4/24/2019 2:44:00 PM
Thank you Robert - your comments make me proud - honoured that you enjoyed my poem and saved it as a fav! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 4/23/2019 5:35:00 PM
We can’t change yesterday but today we can aim for a better tomorrow! Nice!
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Date: 4/24/2019 12:46:00 AM
Absolutely Kim - have a lovely day today and thank you for your visit and great comment. Poetry hugs, Jennifer
Date: 4/23/2019 4:32:00 PM
Awesome Panagiota
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Date: 4/24/2019 12:38:00 AM
Thanks for the comment and stopping by Panagiota. Happy you enjoyed the poem my friend. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 4/23/2019 3:58:00 PM
Interesting how what happens in your day dictates who and how you'll feel tomorrow. Tpm
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Date: 4/24/2019 12:35:00 AM
I think that situations today could impact on tomorrow and so we should occasionally stop, take a deep breathe and regroup. We are creatures of habit, some good and others not - thanks for the visit and comment Tom, have a wonderful day. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
Date: 4/23/2019 2:44:00 PM
Much to ponder in your words, Jennifer..words of wisdom.
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Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 4/24/2019 12:05:00 AM
Sometime we all have to stop and take stock of ones self. We live in a world that requires us to keep up with things, or people or niceties, for if we don't, we may be side lined. So, mostly we join in the rat race, and forget who we really are! Thank you Vijay for your continued support, and a kind comment, Poetry hugs, Jennifer
Date: 4/23/2019 2:37:00 PM
Good points! Thought provoking. Great one Jennifer :)
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Date: 4/23/2019 11:53:00 PM
Thank you Heidi - a lovely reply - I appreciate your support and input. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

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