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Considering Myself To Be Myself

The ideal personality one would like
just to be who you would like to be
so many traits that fit your frame
but only one is what you are to see

Considering myself to be myself
probably not many changes to make
not that I'm perfect or anything like it
but have a real contentment, not a shake

Look around at other people
see them in their modern attire
seeking to please all around
I think what's the point, it's just a liar

Also, like being quiet and reserved
not liking pushing myself very far
love being laid back and super cool
succumb not to pressure just be a star

I've got an independent streak
like doing things on my own
not always being at my best
but do love an ice cream cone!

(I have written what my ideal personality really is and how close I may be to that image)

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Jennifer Proxenos Date: 7/13/2020 11:44:00 AM Nothing like contentment in life, the smaller things like an ice cream cone and a walk along the beach, and a kiss under the mistletoe at Christmas and cookies whose aroma permeate the house, these are the happy content moments in my like and of course sharing them with my husband makes them all that more special. Blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply Gordon Mcconnell Date: 7/13/2020 12:48:00 PM Thanks Jenny, Glad you agree with the little things in life brings contentment, trust all is well with you in SA, trust you're keeping safe in these strange days, Blessings and hugs,Gordon

Joanna Daniel Date: 7/13/2020 3:41:00 AM Being satisfied with who we are is more important as you rightly point out, Gordon:) Login to Reply Gordon Mcconnell Date: 7/13/2020 7:13:00 AM Hi Jo, Glad you enjoyed it and as you say being satisfied with who we are is really important. Hope all is well with you these days, Blessings always,Gordon

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 7/12/2020 9:10:00 PM Best to just be yourself which is a kind person who loves God and others. That's what I see! Keeping this one in my faves, Gordon. I hope you are doing well and had a good weekend. Blessings, Rhonda xx Login to Reply Gordon Mcconnell Date: 7/13/2020 2:31:00 AM Hi Rhonda, So pleased you liked it and all is well here. Hope all is well with you in Florida. Take care, Blessings always, Gordon

Jenna Logan Date: 7/12/2020 2:12:00 PM To be anything other than true to ourselves would be living a charade. Your thoughts remind me of the song lyrics about our perfect imperfections. Login to Reply Gordon Mcconnell Date: 7/12/2020 2:22:00 PM Thanks Jenna for dropping in and for your wise observations. Hey I'm in Scotland so can't think of the song you mention, could you enlighten me. Have a great day , Gordon

Tom Cunningham Date: 7/12/2020 1:38:00 PM We are what we are, sometimes we wish things to be different but I always remind myself that somethings I can change but I know others in third world countries and those living under dictatorships wouldn't have a choice. Tom Login to Reply Gordon Mcconnell Date: 7/12/2020 1:44:00 PM Hi Tom, indeed you have said such true words, good to hear from you and trust all is well with you and keeping safe and well, Blessings always,Gordon

Constance La France Date: 7/12/2020 12:48:00 PM Gorden, I love your poem, "Considering myself to be myself" great line. I have also struggled with the question of who am I and the conclusion for me is that I am me with all my flaws and imperfections. This is a FAV for me _Constance Login to Reply Gordon Mcconnell Date: 7/12/2020 1:42:00 PM So glad you loved this one Constance, I think that your conclusion would be the same for us all. So pleased you make it a favourite for you. Hope all is well and you're keeping safe. Blessings always,Gordon