The person I want to be

In my sleep and in my dreams, 
In my thoughts and in my reflections, 
I have a daunting question, 
What a person I want to be? 

To measure the immeasurable, 
To scale the unthinkable, 
The worth of life, 
Seems inconceivable. 

Leaving the past, I seek anew, 
A heart that’s kind, a mind that's true. 
A soul that listens, learns with grace, 
And walks through life at a steady pace. 

I want to walk with quiet grace, 
Through every challenge that I face, 
To lift the weary, heal the pain, 
And bring back light when hope seems slain. 

In every step, I long to grow, 
with strength to rise, yet gentle flow, 
To live with purpose, bold and free, 
This is the person I want to be.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Goldsmith Avatar
October 17, 2024 at 9:09 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Love your line, "Leaving the past, I seek anew," Also what a great ending. In life we can grow... Have a wonderful day/weekend writing away.....................
One Avatar
October 12, 2024 at 4:58 AM
I hope you achieve all your wishes and desires Jay.. never give up.. Congratulations for your placement in the contest..
George Avatar
September 13, 2024 at 11:26 PM
How I wish I too could be such a person. Your notion of who you wish to be is perfect. A beautiful poem, dear Jai Ji
Rose  Avatar
September 12, 2024 at 3:01 PM
May you always continue to grow in Grace and in Love Jay, for that is what we are meant to do not matter what our age. thanks for sharing, :)
Greenhough Avatar
September 12, 2024 at 10:14 AM
You may be closer than you think. I enjoy this poem.
Rodgers Avatar
September 12, 2024 at 4:24 AM
Dear Jay, I want to be the man that you speak of. It triggers thoughts about being the best I can be. - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel
Vaso Avatar
September 11, 2024 at 11:26 PM
With sentiments such as that, I think you are that already! Lovely poem.
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