Walter T. Ashe Poet Rhyme

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

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Les Pick October 31, 2022 at 4:32 PM Thanks Walter the eternal question will be answered when we pass through the Golden Gates. I enjoyed the read.

James Inman August 20, 2019 at 9:55 PM Profound and well said Walter.

Rainbow Promise May 11, 2016 at 11:45 PM A 7. Such deep thoughts and well expressed. Think the same thing but couldn't put it better!

Lewis Raynes May 11, 2016 at 6:40 PM One of the eternal questions, well written Walter, I enjoyed your thoughts, a 7 my friend :) Walter T. Ashe May 11, 2016 at 8:07 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!

Tim Smith May 11, 2016 at 2:07 PM Excellent post Walter. Just believe and you will be alright. Walter T. Ashe May 11, 2016 at 2:50 PM :-) Tim, perfect advice!! :-) Thank you Sir and have the best day! :-)