Judy Ball Poet Rhyme

Being Me

I am what I am,
As I always have been,
From the time when I first was born;

And for me to try,
To be anything else,
For certain would leave me forlorn.

True happiness comes,
From accepting yourself,
Not trying to be like your brothers;

For we each possess,
Both virtues and faults,
Though some may differ from others.

Each of these things,
Form the basic make-up,
Of each individual person;

And as long as God,
Is happy with that,
We've no call for jeers and for curses;

So I will be happy,
Just as I am,
For that is all I can be;

Not some carbon copy,
Of somebody else,
I'm too busy just being me.




For "BEING" contest by Paula Swanson

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Andrea Dietrich November 29, 2011 at 10:14 PM I love being me too, and I wish everyone could just enjoy being who they are, Judy. this was a wonderful read. Judy Ball December 5, 2011 at 12:22 PM Thanks so much Andrea. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Andrea Dietrich November 29, 2011 at 10:14 PM Where have you been lately? Judy Ball December 5, 2011 at 12:23 PM Been doing a lot of sleeping lately. Really run down and getting depressed. Think I need to recharge my battery or something. Thanks so much for your concern. God Bless and Hugs, JB ;)

Carolyn Devonshire November 19, 2011 at 10:27 AM No two people are the same and that has led to a lot of conflicts not only in our personal lives, but also in world affairs. If we could just learn to accept each other as we are, this would surely be a better world. I'm surprised it didn't place in the contest. I love it, Judy, and thanks for your kind words. Love, Carolyn

Lizzie Treetop November 17, 2011 at 6:40 PM Oh how true this is and how wonderful to know this! Judy Ball November 18, 2011 at 7:59 PM Thanks so much Lizzie. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Phyllis Babcock November 14, 2011 at 8:46 PM Yes, we have to be happy with who we are. Good luck in Paula's contest. love phyl Judy Ball November 18, 2011 at 8:00 PM Thanks so much Phyl. Glad you liked it but it didn't even place. God Bless, JB

Joe Maverick November 10, 2011 at 8:02 PM Well thats alright by me Judy, and really good message...should do well in contest. Judy Ball November 18, 2011 at 8:03 PM Thanks so much Joe. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 10, 2011 at 9:52 AM so welcome Judy ..again..much success in the contest luv..

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 8, 2011 at 8:12 PM Would categorize it under Rhyme Judy for the contest as I don't know won't fly with Paula.. and it definitely has rhyme in it..good luck luv..it is an intricate weave luv.. Judy Ball November 8, 2011 at 10:13 PM Thanks so much Linda-Marie. Just couldn't figure out which form to use. God Bless, JB

Sara Kendrick November 7, 2011 at 1:56 PM Good entry...Reads like winners' circle..That is all that we can be but we can set goals to improve and be all that we can be..Sara Judy Ball November 8, 2011 at 10:14 PM Thanks so much Sara. Glad you liked it. Hope Paula hasn't seen it yet becuse I just got notice from Linda-Marie which form to list it under. Couldn't decide myself which it was so had to ask for help. God Bless, JB