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Written - 12th November 2024
Who am I Poetry Contest - Sponsored by: Constance La France 

Who am I

              Just who am I
        I have never known the answer
      It's said children should be seen and not heard
        Those words are a nonsense 
  Children really need to talk and be talked to
  To learn how to behave and engage with others
    Feeling truly loved and content
  I guess you will see why, I don't know who am I.

              It’s a long road  
        To where one is wishing to be
      Happy in mind, very loving and kind
        I hope I’m seen that way
  Though I’m not perfect, have erred occasionally
  I pray to become the best I can be, always
    With generosity of heart
  So the woman - who am I - does become - that’s me.

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FJ Thomas Date: 2/24/2025 8:06:00 PM I grew up in the 'children should be seen only' period. It does take a while for us become someone of our own doesn't it :) Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 2/24/2025 8:22:00 PM It certainly does, it’s the forgiving that’s easy, the forgetting that’s hard. Thank you FJ… Beryl

Constance La France Date: 12/26/2024 10:15:00 AM Beryl, congratulations on your win in my Who Am I Contest, wonderfully penned, well done, Constance Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 12/26/2024 3:12:00 PM Thank you very much Constance, I am delighted with the placement… Beryl

Paula Goldsmith Date: 12/12/2024 8:29:00 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write again. Great last line... Have a wonderful day with your win........... Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 12/13/2024 5:19:00 PM Thank you Paula, I’m delighted with the placement… Beryl

Panagiota Romios Date: 11/15/2024 1:44:00 PM Very sweet! None of us get thatat this very moment we are already perfect as is. Whether it is poetry …or how we look.. We questionand doubt…that is so sad!. Or jump on the scale that drives some, mad. Your mind will aiways tell you something is amiss. Let it talk to you! Then tell it “Thank you for sharing!” What would your life be like….if you accepted yourself fully….or me? Good luck in the contest, Pangie xx Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 11/21/2024 7:56:00 PM Dear Pangie, life would be wonderful with nothing amiss, but then life is a mixture of good and bad, happy or sad. As the song says, Lord for my sake, teach me to take one day at a time… Beryl x

Victor Buhagiar Date: 11/15/2024 1:48:00 AM Great advice and resolution to one's soul. We often forget these important points. Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 11/21/2024 7:48:00 PM So we do, thank you Victor, very much appreciated… Poet pal Bel

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 11/14/2024 4:39:00 AM Dear Beryl, So wonderful how you unveiled the profound impact of childhood silencing. Your journey of self-discovery and growth shines through, inspiring others to embrace their authentic selves. Your poem beautifully captures the essence of becoming - a testament to your resilience and wisdom. Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 11/14/2024 12:12:00 PM Dear Daniel, thank you for your understanding, we don’t know what goes on in someone else’s mind, or what they have had to face in their lives. God says we should forgive seventy times seven, that’s four hundred and ninety steps towards heaven, and I do… Blessings to you dear friend… Beryl

David Crandall Date: 11/13/2024 3:33:00 PM You seem like a very nice lady to me Beryl - but who would want to be perfect! Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 11/14/2024 12:06:00 PM Thank you David, we can’t be perfect all of the time, but most of the time should do… Beryl

Paula Goldsmith Date: 11/13/2024 2:28:00 PM I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. "Good Luck" Looks like we both did this one. Have a blessed day................ Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 11/14/2024 12:05:00 PM Hi Paula, I have read your poem on the same subject and have commented on your excellent write. Enjoy a blessed day too… Beryl

John Read Date: 11/13/2024 8:51:00 AM Hi sister Beryl, we are a part of the old school, brought up respecting our elders, good luck in the contest. Xx Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 11/14/2024 12:01:00 PM So we are brother John, I think you’ll agree, respect has to be gained not ordered… Sis Beryl

Michael Tor Date: 11/13/2024 3:18:00 AM Such a personal truth you've shared Beryl. Best wishes for the Contest... Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 11/14/2024 11:52:00 AM Thank you Michael, as the song says, when you walk through a storm hold your head up high, best advice ever… Beryl

Karen Jones Date: 11/12/2024 10:15:00 PM I love your honesty and agree with Deb. You are because you aspire to be! Hugs good luck in the contest Beryl! Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 11/14/2024 11:50:00 AM Thank you Karen, I found the me I wanted to be eventually, though life wasn’t easy. If one finds it in their heart to make life better, then one can ride the stormy weather… Beryl

Deb M Date: 11/12/2024 3:50:00 PM Lovely poem Beryl! I think you have become that woman my friend! Debx Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 11/12/2024 7:46:00 PM Thank you for that Deb, dear friend… Beryl x