L Milton Hankins Poet Sonnet

Why I Am Me

Why am I not that man standing across the street
Who dresses so dapper, pants creased just right,
He is quite intelligent, charming, and socially wise,
The sort of person everyone I know wants to meet.
Interesting question:  Why am I who I am, so unique?
Was it a question of random intermingling genetics
Or, could I have been formed with a greater purpose?
The product of One called I Am Who I Am, whom I seek
And if that is the case, I am here for some special task
I have a reason for being that is especially mine, and
It is incumbent upon me to discover my Creator’s will,
I must formulate questions important for me to ask
If I stay true to myself and my Creator’s perfect Lamb,
Then I shall certainly know, in time, why I am who I am.

HONORABLE MENTION
Written August 24, 2021
For “Why Am I Me?” Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Shreya LN
[Fourteen lines with Rhyme Scheme ABCA,
and with ending rhyming couplet]

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Unseeking Seeker September 23, 2021 at 7:57 AM Superb write Milton, as usual! Congrats on your win L Milton Hankins September 23, 2021 at 8:33 AM Thank you, Unseeking Seeker. I really appreciated your read and your comment.

Christuraj Alex September 23, 2021 at 7:09 AM Beautiful writing. Congratulations! L Milton Hankins September 23, 2021 at 7:13 AM Thanks so much, Christuraj.

Shreya Ln September 22, 2021 at 10:34 PM I loved the phrase - 'Creator's perfect Lamb'. Wonderful poem indeed, congratulations on your placement! L Milton Hankins September 23, 2021 at 7:14 AM Thank you so much, Shreya. I enjoyed the contest.

Delice Arleen Skelly August 24, 2021 at 10:42 AM This contest was a serious challenge, not for the faint-hearted..Well done...Delice Good luck in the contest L Milton Hankins August 24, 2021 at 11:59 AM Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment, Delice.

Sotto Poet August 24, 2021 at 9:06 AM Milton, you are a fountain of knowledge and insight. Your sonnet told in such eloquence. Your ideas were really enlightening. My best wishes for a win L Milton Hankins August 24, 2021 at 9:19 AM Thank you so much for your kindness, Lasaad. I am not sure what you say is true, but it is lovely hearing it from someone who is so accomplished!

Mike Gentile August 24, 2021 at 4:10 AM Everyone has his thoughts to seek the answer to this question and I don't think we will know in this life, perhaps in the next! Well done Milton!!! L Milton Hankins August 24, 2021 at 8:28 AM Thanks, Mike. I agree with you, so we just plod along as best we can. It's a pretty deep question.

Mohamed Omar August 24, 2021 at 1:44 AM There is no I without You nor You without I . .......dig L Milton Hankins August 24, 2021 at 8:29 AM Perhaps.... The best answer to these deep questions is "I don't know!"