What I Want To Be

Should I become a brain surgeon
saving lives with skillful hands
maybe conduct an orchestra
on a podium I’ll stand

Pilot of a fighter jet
protecting our native land
Admiral of a navy fleet
the top guy who’s in command

I could become a professor
teaching those seeking to learn
Perhaps a great politician
solving issues of concern

For any of these to happen
I’ll have to let go of me
“When I let go of what I am
I become what I might be”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Horsman Avatar
June 18, 2013 at 3:53 PM
clever poetry Charles like this...
Merryman Avatar
June 18, 2013 at 12:11 PM
A thought provoking concept, Charles. Great rhythm and rhyme! Love, Kim
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