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]

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 9/23/2021 7:57:00 AM
Superb write Milton, as usual! Congrats on your win
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/23/2021 8:33:00 AM
Thank you, Unseeking Seeker. I really appreciated your read and your comment.
Date: 9/23/2021 7:09:00 AM
Beautiful writing. Congratulations!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/23/2021 7:13:00 AM
Thanks so much, Christuraj.
Date: 9/22/2021 10:34:00 PM
I loved the phrase - 'Creator's perfect Lamb'. Wonderful poem indeed, congratulations on your placement!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 9/23/2021 7:14:00 AM
Thank you so much, Shreya. I enjoyed the contest.
Date: 8/24/2021 10:42:00 AM
This contest was a serious challenge, not for the faint-hearted..Well done...Delice Good luck in the contest
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/24/2021 11:59:00 AM
Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment, Delice.
Date: 8/24/2021 9:06:00 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
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/24/2021 9:19:00 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!
Date: 8/24/2021 4:10:00 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!!!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/24/2021 8:28:00 AM
Thanks, Mike. I agree with you, so we just plod along as best we can. It's a pretty deep question.
Date: 8/24/2021 1:44:00 AM
There is no I without You nor You without I . .......dig
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/24/2021 8:29:00 AM
Perhaps.... The best answer to these deep questions is "I don't know!"
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