Who Really Am I

"Who Really Am I"


When a new day dawns and I arise,
having been given another chance
to open these eyes,
I know not what the day has for me in store,
I'm so thankful for being given one day more!

Quiet contemplation does start me thinking.
Slowly in deeper thought I find myself sinking.
I do not resist, nor would I ever try,
LORD, here is my question,
"Who really am I!"

When looking in the mirror, again I see this face!
The image stares back with a strong gaze embrace!
Every single thought that crosses my mind
is attached to a memory of some kind!

Sometimes the eyebrows furrow,
sometimes they rise up,
depending upon which cup in this life did I sup!
The face in the mirror looks me straight in the eye!
I see quite clearly what he's thinking,
"Who really am I?"

Venturing into the world and in conversational chat,
we share with others where we're going 
and also where we're at!
The talk and reverie expands our point of view.
We sometimes hear what'll make us ask,
tell me, "Who really are you?"

Mankind has been asking this question from day one,
and forever will do so until it's oblivion!
Seeking an answer to fully explain and clarify,
and just wanting to know and understand,
"Who really am I?"



        WTA-IV 5/11/2016

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 10/31/2022 4:32:00 PM
Thanks Walter the eternal question will be answered when we pass through the Golden Gates. I enjoyed the read.
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Date: 8/20/2019 9:55:00 PM
Profound and well said Walter.
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Date: 5/11/2016 11:45:00 PM
A 7. Such deep thoughts and well expressed. Think the same thing but couldn't put it better!
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Date: 5/11/2016 6:40:00 PM
One of the eternal questions, well written Walter, I enjoyed your thoughts, a 7 my friend :)
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Walter T. Ashe
Date: 5/11/2016 8:07:00 PM
Hello Lewis! Thank You! An eternal question that has to be asked in order to know, for the truly only constant is change, Life's and our own!
Date: 5/11/2016 2:07:00 PM
Excellent post Walter. Just believe and you will be alright.
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Walter T. Ashe
Date: 5/11/2016 2:50:00 PM
:-) Tim, perfect advice!! :-) Thank you Sir and have the best day! :-)
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