Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

I'Ll Never

I’ll never get to Africa
Or China or Peru;
And climbing up Mt. Everest
Is something I won’t do.

I’ll never surf or skydive
Or ascend in a balloon.
I do not plan to water ski
Or clamber up a dune.

I’ll never buy a fancy car
Or splurge on jewels or gold.
I will not get a facelift,
Though its virtues are extolled.

I’ll never ride a river raft
Or take an ocean cruise.
My time on earth is limited;
I’m careful what I choose.

I’ll never do a lot of things
That others find appealing.
We each have limits and we must
Respect each wall and ceiling.

I’ll never be the person
That I sometimes wish I’d be;
But underneath it all, I guess
I’m happy to be me.

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Jim Slaughter September 3, 2022 at 11:32 AM Ilene, thank you so much for directing me to this little gem. And re the last stanza...as far as I'm concerned, you are exactly the person you are/were meant to be. Ilene Bauer September 3, 2022 at 12:29 PM Thank you so much, Jim! I can’t believe you actually tracked this down. Much appreciated…

Shirley Long March 26, 2012 at 5:30 PM This is a Wonderful poem! I loved reading every word of it.

Kim Merryman March 26, 2012 at 4:41 PM I like this, Ilene. I'm pretty cautious myself. It's good that you're happy to be yourself, because you are the best you there will ever be. I hope this makes sense. Great write. Love, Kim