James Horn Poet Couplet

To Jan Allison About Our True Real Self

Introduction: Our real problem is, "Will we ever be able to learn who our true, 
real self really is?" Being true to and with ourselves is that thing which is the 
most important in the makeup of our whole mental mind as well as balance. 
The suicide death of Robin Williams and a comment about living behind a 
mask made by an Isle of Man beauty have served as the inspiration for writing 
this poem. 

Our True, Real Self

It may change time to time and is in constant flight,
And of the fact, we should never, ever lose sight
That God is true and for us His huge help is here;
Believe in and always know He is close ad near.

Many times God, myself, I so often will ask:
" Why am I wearing and behind a mental mask?"
Trying to hide true self and me that You made,
Who often loved so simply to sit in the shade.

My life is over and done which was much fun;
I am a memory for my fans who won't forget me
And free at last in heaven, a far better place to be;
Where again someday, you can laugh along with me.

James Thomas Horn
173 Shadowood Court SE
Bolivia, NC 28422
1-910-754-3034
Email address: [email protected]

www.poetrysoup.com Poem of the Day
for August 16, 2014

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Carlene Simpson February 25, 2016 at 3:48 PM Jim, i'm seeing it now.......the essence of which u write is so true, I couldn't agree more........ if we as people jus do wht GOD instructs us to, we will be 'ok', tht's his promise and he never lies! I see this piece made POTD.....well done!! James Horn February 25, 2016 at 3:57 PM CS, You said what to everything is the crux; To do must follow what God instructs. Jim Horn

Jan Allison September 4, 2014 at 11:56 AM read it again Jim still love it and its already in my faves:-) hugs Jan xxx James Horn February 25, 2016 at 3:53 PM Had to touch it up a little. I put Bryan Williams in instead of Robin. Nice to hear from you again. Jim Horn

Seren Roberts August 23, 2014 at 4:31 AM Loved it Jim, you wrote it in the memory of a great man.....Seren James Horn August 23, 2014 at 5:17 AM But why? What was the final thing that pushed him over the brink and into self-destruction with so much rambunction? Sad. Jim

Jan Allison August 17, 2014 at 5:02 PM Jim it is simply perfect and I am flattered to be called a 'beauty' bless you. Hugs Jan xxx

Kimberly Ruiz August 16, 2014 at 9:31 PM Very nice poem. I like the flow of it. Congrats on POTD.

Jslambert Mister Roboto August 16, 2014 at 9:18 PM yessIrrrrrr!~

Tim Smith August 16, 2014 at 9:15 PM Congrats Jim ...I sent you the link....cheers Tim

Eileen Manassian August 16, 2014 at 5:54 PM Lovely write...congrats on being POTD! :) James Horn August 17, 2014 at 3:41 PM I have re-written my poem for entry into a poetry contest. I would appreciate any comments, corrections and analysis that you may have. I am so glad that you have become one of my devout fans. Forty people have already written this. It would be neat if a group could be created of you forty people and poetry soup and I would receive a notice each time you wrote a new poem. Jim Horn

Kurdt Cohen August 16, 2014 at 4:59 PM Nice tribute to a great talent. Congratulations. James Horn February 13, 2016 at 6:02 AM Sorry. I forgot to rely. Jim Horn

Jan Allison August 16, 2014 at 3:38 PM Its even better with the changes James and I'm so pleased to see you honoured today. the poem of the day feature is shown on the left hand side of the page under the MEMBER POETS/POEMS section:-) Hugs jan xxx

James Horn August 16, 2014 at 3:17 PM This is Jim Horn. I had to touch this up a bit and add some words. I want all of you to know this. It is always such a pleasure writing poems for each and every one of you, and not the force but may the memory be with you always. Jim Horn

Robert Lindley August 16, 2014 at 11:09 AM Congrats on your poem being chosen as Poem of the Day. James Horn August 16, 2014 at 1:59 PM Where do I find it at? I have not read it yet but still thanks for telling me. [email protected]

Casarah Nance August 16, 2014 at 10:09 AM Grats on this poem being selected as the poem of the day :) James Horn August 16, 2014 at 2:02 PM I could not find it. Could someone send it to me: [email protected] or [email protected] This is really quite an honor for me. Jim Horn

Jan Allison August 16, 2014 at 5:15 AM So delighted for you to to see this featured as Poem of the Day Jim:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Verlena S. Walker August 16, 2014 at 1:33 AM Well done Jim... Congrats on being featured as the poem of the day... Verlena

Tim Smith August 15, 2014 at 4:54 PM Nice Jim...We are also ever changing...what we were 20 years ago we no longer are today....cheers

Casarah Nance August 15, 2014 at 3:03 PM Those are pretty comforting words. Time to time, there is always change, and no one is ever the same as they were a time before. Nice poem Jim :)

Jan Allison August 15, 2014 at 1:42 PM Guess god is the only one who truly knows us - we can hide behind a mask/ a smile but he is the only one who knows our heart - making it a favourite and thank you so much! Hugs Jan xxxx James Horn August 16, 2014 at 3:22 PM Hope you didn't mind me touching it up a bit. And, yes, God will always be my favorite forever and ever. Amen. Or should I say, "Favourite." even though my spell check just put a red line under it. Jan Allison August 15, 2014 at 1:49 PM I was looking at the new poems and it popped up in front of me- guess someone was looking down on me told me to be there at the right time! I am also a touch typist - guess that helps too:-) Hugs Jan xxxx James Horn August 15, 2014 at 1:44 PM How did you reply so fast? Jim Horn