Bob Quigley Poet Rhyme

Being Me

Being Me

I believe that each of us
Has a role to play
We will be judged by how we act
Defined by what we say

I think time will shape us
Mold us with its will
Determine our direction
As our destinies fulfill

I feel as if the way I am
Was born in me because
A lot of who I am today
Resembles who I was

I muse about who I would be
Of another time or name
How would this have changed me
Would my values be the same

I wonder if it matters
What I turn out to be
For regardless what else I become
I’ll always still be me

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David Williams August 27, 2011 at 3:36 AM hey Bob congrats on your win, i too think we all have a role to play, this reads very well, David Bob Quigley August 27, 2011 at 10:37 AM Thanks very much David

Margaret Foster August 26, 2011 at 10:42 PM The first verse had me hooked. It was a pleasure to read this work. well done. regards Margaret Bob Quigley August 27, 2011 at 10:38 AM Thank you Margaret. Kind words indeed

Carol Sunshine Brown August 26, 2011 at 7:27 AM Congratulations on your well deserved placement in Paula Swanson's "Choose your theme" contest Bob. Love, Carol Bob Quigley August 26, 2011 at 12:17 PM Thanks Carol

Andrea Dietrich August 25, 2011 at 10:56 PM Very nice theme you focused on for the contest. Succinct and well crafted. Congrats on your win. Bob Quigley August 26, 2011 at 12:18 PM Thank you Andrea. Much appreciated.

Joyce Johnson August 25, 2011 at 8:09 PM Well done bob and congratulations. Joyce Bob Quigley August 26, 2011 at 12:18 PM Thank you Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 25, 2011 at 7:48 PM Congrats Bob on another exceptional win with this entertaining entry luv.. wonderful words.. Bob Quigley August 26, 2011 at 12:19 PM Appreciate it Linda-Marie.

Nette Onclaud August 22, 2011 at 12:11 AM a flowing offering about self-assurance, bob... i wonder too if i can be me no matter what the cost.. uplifting with winning wishes!.:) huggs, nette Bob Quigley August 22, 2011 at 10:04 AM Thanks nette. Always appreciate your comments.

Roxanna Johnson August 21, 2011 at 4:34 PM Very interesting write. I was very pleased at the end of this poem because your rhymes were very on time and they ran together so smoothly :D ill be sure to read more in the future. Bob Quigley August 21, 2011 at 7:11 PM I hope you do. Thanks for stopping by.

Nancy Jones August 21, 2011 at 1:30 PM I think it matters... and I think there's PLENTY of time... I think "turning out" takes many aeons of practice. Thanks for helping me think about it, Bob! Bob Quigley August 21, 2011 at 2:26 PM Like they say, life is not a dress rehearsal. And you're right. It does matter. Thanks for stopping by.