Joe Flach Poet Bio

I Was Me

First I was me,
Selfish as can be,
Wanting everything from A to Z
And wanting it all for me.

Then I became we,
A part of an us.
I learned to share, give and take
I learned how to trust.

Next I was you,
Believe me its true.
I would rather give than receive,
It was you I wanted to please.

Now I am them,
A family man.
Giving my children,
All that I can.

If you look real close,
It is easy to see,
I am older and wiser,
And no longer a me.

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Poet Destroyer A April 24, 2013 at 7:28 PM Joe, congratulations with your poem on Andrea's, favorite list. always~ Linda

Tahera Mannan April 22, 2013 at 10:51 PM Many congrats dear friend.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 13, 2011 at 8:54 PM Congrats Joe on having another featured poem this week on the Soup.. wow ..wonderful ... with luvll

Constance La France January 21, 2011 at 3:48 PM Congratulations on your "featured poem" this week~~

Daver Austin January 18, 2011 at 11:06 AM Super piece, Joe. This would fit the didactic form also. Congrats on having this fine piece selected. Dave

Linda Milgate January 18, 2011 at 8:30 AM Nice poem, all the stages that a good man can move through. Enjoyed reading it, it would make a good anniversary gift or card! Congratulations.

Carol Sunshine Brown January 17, 2011 at 9:58 AM Congratulations on having your poetry featured this week on PoetrySoup Joe. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 16, 2011 at 6:38 PM Congrats Joe on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. great one to share with us all my friend with luv..

Andrea Dietrich August 26, 2010 at 9:47 PM VErY COOL poem. One that really enjoyed reading and a big congratulations to you. LUv, Andrea

Andrea Dietrich August 26, 2010 at 9:47 PM gotta fav one this good!

Audrey Haick August 22, 2010 at 7:42 PM Simply awesome, Joe! Congratulations on your worthy win! I wish all men would come to this "place". Life is tough, but this just shows that a man, a real man can reach this place in his life. Awesome. Peace, love, Audrey

Francine Roberts August 20, 2010 at 11:58 AM congrats on your win with this amazing poem

Carolyn Devonshire August 20, 2010 at 9:11 AM I'd like to be part of an "us" too, Joe. Trying to keep hope alive as I remain "a me." Congratulations on two wins in one day! Love, Carolyn

Carol Sunshine Brown August 20, 2010 at 4:42 AM Congratulations on your win Joe in Paula Swanson's contest "Your Existence". Love, Carol

Connie Marcum Wong August 19, 2010 at 9:06 PM Joe, this is awesome advice and a truly wonderful poem! I am sending a copy to my son. It is Excellent and I am so happy to see it high up in the winner's list. I will also put it into my favorite file. You are a wise and humble soul who knows the secret to living a happy life. Congratulations! Mahalo, Connie

Joyce Johnson August 19, 2010 at 8:34 PM lgreat just great. I think you really know who you are. Congratulations. Love, Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 19, 2010 at 8:09 PM Congrats Joe on your success in Paula's contest .. with this great write my friend.. enjoy your great moment of victory again .. with luv.. ciao..

Carol Sunshine Brown April 23, 2010 at 4:38 PM I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup Joe. If you would like to have more of your poetry read limit your postings to 3-5 poems per day. Wishing you the best in your writing endeavors. If you have questions please feel free to ask anyone here. We are all willing to help and if we don't know the answer we will find someone who does. Love, Carol