Jesse Rowe Poet Rhyme

Concerning Character

There’s Who I am, What I’ve done, 
And Where I want to be.
And how I choose to view them each 
Sets their priority.

Just saying this is Who I am 
Excusing What I’ve done
Means Where I want to be remains
The place where I’ve begun

But if I say that What I’ve done
shapes Who I am complete
Then Where I want to be becomes
A goal I cannot meet

Yet knowing Where I want to be
Without the other two
Will leave me lost and wandering
In deserts I’ve gone through

Let What I’ve done be marker stones
On pathways within me
That guide me up  from Who I am 
To Where I want to be

10/16/22
ER: Enlightenment Recovery Poetry Contest

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Andrea Dietrich October 27, 2022 at 10:24 AM and a fave Jesse Rowe October 27, 2022 at 3:28 PM Thank you.

Andrea Dietrich October 27, 2022 at 10:24 AM Excellent!!

Unseeking Seeker October 18, 2022 at 1:01 AM Brilliant! Jesse Rowe October 18, 2022 at 4:12 PM Thank you

Jeff Kyser October 16, 2022 at 6:39 AM This is terrific, Jesse - I have not seen such before, with the repeat of the phrases like an extended refrain, but very clever, and very effective. Jesse Rowe October 17, 2022 at 10:51 AM Thank you. Was trying to show different perspectives on the initial thought so I'm glad you enjoyed it.