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Becoming Yourself

Who are you really, when no one is watching? What makes you think and act like you do? When will you stop pretending and drop your disguises? Where will you find your identity true? Why not embrace the uniqueness of you? 8/26/12 For Harry Horseman's 5 W's contest

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/1/2012 10:42:00 AM

kim, congrats;-) In Harry's fun fun... 5 w's contest. I think this was a fun contest.. Take care.. always~PD

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 8/30/2012 8:01:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Harry's "5W's" contest Kim. Sorry to be late commenting. Love, Carol

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 8/29/2012 4:51:00 PM

Excellent questions, Kim! I think parents always ask questions like these when their kids follow their peers and not their own hearts. A belated congrats on a wonderful win! Love and Blessings, Rhonda

Gail Debole

Date: 8/28/2012 6:40:00 PM

Hi Kim - Kudos to you regarding your win for this poem of wisdom!

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 8/28/2012 5:53:00 PM

Excellent write Kim.....if people would just be themselves, they would be happier. Congrats on your win! Hugs

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 8/28/2012 5:27:00 PM

congrats on your win in the contest, always good to embrace one's uniqueness :-)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/28/2012 2:23:00 PM

Just read a book called: "Watch yourself in the mirror and tell me who you are" Good written for the contest Kim - I wish you good luck - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Dan Kearley

Date: 8/28/2012 1:04:00 PM

Very nice,Kim...It made me stop,and think for a moment... :o)

Jack Horne

Date: 8/28/2012 11:40:00 AM

clever thought provoking write, Kim. Thanks - enjoyed the contest : )

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 8/28/2012 10:06:00 AM

excellent thoughts prevail in this piece Kim.. thought provoking one. many thankxxx for my big win in Shadorma Style.. am so honored and blessed too,,I had those words I wrote in mind waiting to be on paper so appreciate the recognition with so many great poets luv..

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/28/2012 7:20:00 AM

Great thoughts penned..Enjoyed reading this morning..God gives each person something unique _a gift that sets them apart to be able to do what God has for them to do in life..Thanks for stopping by..I am honored to have placed in your contest.Thanks for reading and considering my work..Sara

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 8/27/2012 6:39:00 PM

My uniqueness seems to get me in tons of trouble :( Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/27/2012 6:01:00 PM

big congrats to you, Kim! You deserve it.

Lee Ramage

Date: 8/27/2012 3:06:00 PM

Kim I really like this poem, so true. A good question, what makes you think and act the like you do... need to answer this and assess. Thanks for the great poem. Keep up the great work. Lee

Ilene Bauer

Date: 8/27/2012 2:37:00 PM

wonderful! love it!

Carrie Richards

Date: 8/27/2012 9:12:00 AM

I love this wise poem of self-examination......worthy questions each one! A terrific poem in so few words, Kim! Big congratulations to you!

Len Gasun

Date: 8/27/2012 8:11:00 AM

Wow!!! I really love this one,Kim! Congratulations on your win my dear! hugs, leonora

Joseph May

Date: 8/27/2012 7:27:00 AM

congrats on your win Kim

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 8/27/2012 7:05:00 AM

Congratulations on a fine win Kim xx

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/27/2012 5:18:00 AM

congrats Kim, love this, and thanks for entering my contest.

Robert Pettit

Date: 8/26/2012 11:48:00 PM

The US Dept. of Health and Human Services produced television commercials promoting the "be yourself" idea back in the seventies. It's good advice to anyone.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/26/2012 7:46:00 PM

Excellent way to do the contest, Kim!