Jennifer Proxenos Poet Free verse

Who Will I Be Tomorrow

WHO I’LL BE TOMORROW

If what I am,
And what I do,
Makes me who I’ll be tomorrow,
If what I say,
And what I don’t,
Makes me who I’ll be tomorrow,                                            
If what I think,
With heartfelt wisdom,
Makes me who I’ll be tomorrow,
If what I see, 
And what I feel,
Makes me who I’ll be tomorrow,
If what I speak,
Be it right or wrong
Makes me who I’ll be tomorrow,
If I am ugly,
To those I love,
Makes me who I’ll be tomorrow,
If I could dare,
To hide a sin,
Makes me who I’ll be tomorrow,
If I only take,
And never give,
Makes me who I’ll be tomorrow,
I’ll have to stop and think,
Who do I want to be tomorrow!

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Andrea Dietrich November 9, 2024 at 11:16 PM So here is your second best poem and I have not seen it yet. Love this, Jennifer

Karen Jones October 21, 2021 at 12:38 PM Great poem with a great message

Line Gauthier January 17, 2021 at 6:04 PM Brilliant poem, Jennifer. A FAVE for me. So glad to have found it among the pages of the 2020 PS Anthology ~

Edmund Strempfl November 21, 2019 at 4:06 PM A very enjoyable poem that caused me thought and relatable. Very well written.

Cynthia Monterio November 18, 2019 at 4:18 PM I absolutely love this poem. So Unique , so intense, love it! It makes one think ! Cynthia Monterio

Smita Kulkarni November 15, 2019 at 1:20 PM Such a great message you have given from this poem Jennifer! Looking at the thought process consciously helps change the attitude... Jennifer Proxenos November 19, 2019 at 6:26 AM I'm so glad that the message I had in mind has reached my first friends on soup and now new friends have read it, I'm honoured. Hugs, Jennifer.

Antonio Aragones November 14, 2019 at 5:24 PM I like this. Very thought provoking. A mantra for those who care about the direction hey want their lives to take. Jennifer Proxenos November 19, 2019 at 6:12 AM We all need to choose a direction in which we wish to go forward with or continue in , I was just questioning mine, and who I would choose to be tomorrow. Many thanks for a lovely comment Hugs, Jennifer.

Franci Hoffman November 14, 2019 at 2:15 PM Excellent piece, Jennifer, it sends a worthy message. Well done. Jennifer Proxenos November 19, 2019 at 6:07 AM Thank-you so much Franci, apologies but I don't often go back to visit my poems obviously I should as I have 6 comments which I apologize for not replying to. Should go to inbox more often. Hugs and blessings Franci, Jennifer.

Anisha Dutta November 14, 2019 at 11:14 AM Excellent piece. So right you are. Try to act right today. Tomorrow will bring you success n happiness. Blessing. Jennifer Proxenos November 19, 2019 at 5:58 AM Thank-you Anisha, a very apt comment. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Chris Mcreynolds November 14, 2019 at 11:00 AM This is very introspective and daring what most people don't realize the impact of their words, body language and emotions to others, spouses and children. You say it very well like a checklist of the most important things to filter in your heart before acting. I would like to share this on Facebook, of course with your credentials and link to this site. I know a lady who can flat out express what many don't see and she would love this poem. Thank you for your thoughts and heart put into words. Jennifer Proxenos November 19, 2019 at 5:57 AM Hi Chris, Such a wonderful comment thank-you and it was a heartfelt poem I wrote - I'm so glad you liked it. By all means share this is on Facebook, of course with my credentials and link to this site. Would like to read your poems so will pay you a visit. Hugs Jennifer.

Ann Foster June 8, 2019 at 7:21 PM This was a wonderful read. Ty. Jennifer Proxenos June 9, 2019 at 1:50 AM It's terrific that you enjoyed - thank-you ann. Hugs, Jennifer

CayCay Godwin May 30, 2019 at 10:15 AM Be Scarlett O'Hara and think about all these things - tomorrow! You know Gone With The Wind, yes? The poem title enticed my click, the poem contents enticed my smile; it is as cute and precious as you are though its feel is solemn and deep, I'm sorry but, to me, your cuteness seeped! Love that it did. Love your poem, Jenny. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Jennifer Proxenos May 30, 2019 at 2:37 PM Hi CaaaaaaaayCaaaaaaaaaay - you are full of life my dear friend who lives across the ocean! Cute and kind of you to say all this, don't know if I deserve it, but basked in it! A poem about everyday life - on the hop always! hugs and love, Jenny.

Alkas Poetry May 22, 2019 at 3:52 PM If you act honestly and good with yourself, and if can you do the same with the others you'll probably be happy... If you are happy now , continue with this...please yourself with humanity, and do not worry about tomorrow now ! salute alkas Jennifer Proxenos May 23, 2019 at 12:07 AM Tomorrow is too soon to not worry about it Alkas especially having a personnel consultancy - we have to arrange interviews for applicants to go to interviews on the morrow, and also have to follow them the next morning - what I do today will impact on the next day, just checking in with Me, myself and I, think we can all improve ourselves daily if we stop and take stock sometimes. A great comment - thank-you Alkas, Hugs, Jennifer.

Darlene De Beaulieu May 9, 2019 at 2:17 PM Hello Jennifer Proxenos, those words are so true. This poem makes sense to me. have a nice day my friend. Jennifer Proxenos May 22, 2019 at 11:57 PM Hi Darlene, Sorry that I am only saw this comment today, and such a lovely one too. Enjoy the coming weekend and blessings always. Hugs, Jennifer.

Gershon Wolf April 30, 2019 at 4:48 PM How did I miss this one. It's one not to miss. So much to think about here: (Yesterday), today and tomorrow. Does who I am now determine who I'm going to be. Great contemplative piece, Jennifer! :) gw Jennifer Proxenos May 1, 2019 at 3:19 PM It's good to self analyze sometimes, nice to say Hi to yourself, what are you thinking about today, right now! Thanks Gershon, great comment. Hugs, Jennifer.

Panagiota Romios April 30, 2019 at 3:56 PM Yes and number 36 on best new poems. Yaaaa! Congratulations, Panagiota Jennifer Proxenos May 1, 2019 at 3:15 PM Thanks Panagiota my friend, but you are there also I see - congrats to you also. Hugs and Blessings.

Panagiota Romios April 29, 2019 at 4:22 PM Jennifer... Awesome piece...a FAV Extremely well penned Panagiota Jennifer Proxenos April 30, 2019 at 2:35 PM Thank you my friend - pen ran away with me, but stopped it eventually. a great comment tx. Panagiota - hugs Jennifer

Paul Callus April 27, 2019 at 8:44 AM Well said and meaningful, Jenny. From time to time we need to take a deep look within us and see what we could change or make better. Our actions can leave a strong mark on our tomorrow.~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul Jennifer Proxenos April 28, 2019 at 2:27 PM Yes Paul we must do some soul searching sometimes. We have just received news that one of my husband friends since high school, has only 3 weeks to live - he has brain cancer. Elias is feeling so bad right now as it was always Ronnie that phoned him, he was the one who kept in touch, with my husband, we live in Johannesburg and his friend in Cape Town - things happen - very sadly and obviously, Elias couldn't influence this very sad event, but he wishes he had phoned Ronnie more often! Hugs, Jenny.

Alexis Y. April 26, 2019 at 10:49 AM Hi Jennifer, What a deep and introspective write. This is my kind of write! I agree we must "live" today with our best intentions. What if we never saw tomorrow? Great poem my poetic friend across the pond. PS, this is going straight into my favs:-) Alexis Jennifer Proxenos April 26, 2019 at 11:45 AM So glad you saved it as a fav - and I so like your 'across the pond' - your imagination is always intense - 'What if...... one of my husband's friends was diagnosed last week with almost terminal cancer. Hugs, Alexis , Jenny.

Besma Riabi Dziri April 24, 2019 at 5:21 PM A gripping musing typical of Virgos! I whole heartedly relate to such wondering and pondering.. You have an overflowing loving heart.. a sharp mind.. lenient with others.. hard on the self! A great pleasure to read your beauty.. into my heart and fave list.. dear beautiful soul sister, blessed to have you on my path of life and poetry.. Sincere regards and blessings. Jennifer Proxenos April 25, 2019 at 12:24 AM Hi soul sister. dear friend, and, honoured poet. You have a poetic charisma, that i have only ever seen in Robert who I can see from poetry soup honours your proud poetry also. I am also blessed my sweet Besma to have met and communicated with you, and to have read your serene, beautiful poetry. Be well dear friend , hugs, Jennifer

Robert Lindley April 24, 2019 at 2:31 PM So wonderfully creative and beautifully deep in its message my dear friend! A fav.. Jennifer Proxenos April 24, 2019 at 2:44 PM Thank you Robert - your comments make me proud - honoured that you enjoyed my poem and saved it as a fav! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Kim Rodrigues April 23, 2019 at 5:35 PM We can’t change yesterday but today we can aim for a better tomorrow! Nice! Jennifer Proxenos April 24, 2019 at 12:46 AM Absolutely Kim - have a lovely day today and thank you for your visit and great comment. Poetry hugs, Jennifer

Panagiota Romios April 23, 2019 at 4:32 PM Awesome Panagiota Jennifer Proxenos April 24, 2019 at 12:38 AM Thanks for the comment and stopping by Panagiota. Happy you enjoyed the poem my friend. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham April 23, 2019 at 3:58 PM Interesting how what happens in your day dictates who and how you'll feel tomorrow. Tpm Jennifer Proxenos April 24, 2019 at 12:35 AM I think that situations today could impact on tomorrow and so we should occasionally stop, take a deep breathe and regroup. We are creatures of habit, some good and others not - thanks for the visit and comment Tom, have a wonderful day. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Vijay Pandit April 23, 2019 at 2:44 PM Much to ponder in your words, Jennifer..words of wisdom. Jennifer Proxenos April 24, 2019 at 12:05 AM Sometime we all have to stop and take stock of ones self. We live in a world that requires us to keep up with things, or people or niceties, for if we don't, we may be side lined. So, mostly we join in the rat race, and forget who we really are! Thank you Vijay for your continued support, and a kind comment, Poetry hugs, Jennifer

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