Kim Merryman Poet Verse

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 September 1, 2012 at 10:42 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 August 30, 2012 at 8:01 AM Congratulations on your win in Harry's "5W's" contest Kim. Sorry to be late commenting. Love, Carol

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders August 29, 2012 at 4:51 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 August 28, 2012 at 6:40 PM Hi Kim - Kudos to you regarding your win for this poem of wisdom!

Cecilia Macfarlane August 28, 2012 at 5:53 PM Excellent write Kim.....if people would just be themselves, they would be happier. Congrats on your win! Hugs

Charlotte Puddifoot August 28, 2012 at 5:27 PM congrats on your win in the contest, always good to embrace one's uniqueness :-)

Anne-Lise Andresen August 28, 2012 at 2:23 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 August 28, 2012 at 1:04 PM Very nice,Kim...It made me stop,and think for a moment... :o)

Jack Horne August 28, 2012 at 11:40 AM clever thought provoking write, Kim. Thanks - enjoyed the contest : )

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 28, 2012 at 10:06 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 August 28, 2012 at 7:20 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 August 27, 2012 at 6:39 PM My uniqueness seems to get me in tons of trouble :( Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Andrea Dietrich August 27, 2012 at 6:01 PM big congrats to you, Kim! You deserve it.

Lee Ramage August 27, 2012 at 3:06 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 August 27, 2012 at 2:37 PM wonderful! love it!

Carrie Richards August 27, 2012 at 9:12 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 August 27, 2012 at 8:11 AM Wow!!! I really love this one,Kim! Congratulations on your win my dear! hugs, leonora

Joseph May August 27, 2012 at 7:27 AM congrats on your win Kim

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl August 27, 2012 at 7:05 AM Congratulations on a fine win Kim xx

Harry Horsman August 27, 2012 at 5:18 AM congrats Kim, love this, and thanks for entering my contest.

Robert Pettit August 26, 2012 at 11:48 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 August 26, 2012 at 7:46 PM Excellent way to do the contest, Kim!