Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

We Are Who We Are

We are who we are
From the time we are young
For we’re born with our own set of rules
And the people who think
They can mold us like clay
Are deluded, or else they are fools.

As the cautious or risk-takers
Follow their paths
They'll find joy in the roads that they choose
And the ones who encourage
Will share their delight
While the “molders” will certainly lose.

We can’t plan in advance
How we wish we could be
Or the ways that we might just excel
But we’ll learn as we grow
Just what makes our hearts soar
And hope others will notice as well.

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Lim'Rik Flats November 9, 2016 at 9:57 AM Third read on this one, the six line structure made me work so much harder! ;-) I would say, "great, as usual," but there is no "as usual" with your PO's unless I count brilliant, insightful, deelightful and ... well, I could go on and on. But, maybe the "usual" is you always tackling new, diverse and interesting topics. Wit and wisdom must live at your house. Cheerlets! ~ john

Paul Callus November 8, 2016 at 3:42 PM Even before we are born we are who we are, and though we might change track somewhere along the way, we will still go back to being who we are! Always a pleasure to read your work Ilene:) Regards // paul

Chris Green November 7, 2016 at 9:18 AM This is so true, life leads us in many directions, some feel good, some don't but in the end, it is only what we make it.

Daniel Turner November 7, 2016 at 8:49 AM I agree! I think we choose a path early. A little different for you but I like it, Mrs Ilene:)

Andrea Dietrich November 6, 2016 at 8:04 PM I believe we are who we are from day one. I enjoyed this, Ilene.