WHO I WANTED TO BE...

 

When I was young I had big plans…I knew eventually

what I wanted to do with my life…and who I wanted to be.

 

I wanted to be a baseball star…the envy of the nation…

until I realized to be one…takes good eye-hand coordination.

 

Then I wanted to be a football star…have my name emblazoned on my shirt…

until I realized I was much too small…and all that tackling hurt!

 

Next I wanted to be an astronaut…and soar up among the stars…

until I realized my tummy ached…just riding in the car.

 

Then I wanted to be President…in charge of all the masses…

until I realized somedays…I can’t even find my glasses.

 

Eventually a teacher, husband, father and grandfather

is what I came to be…

and I often wonder if I chose them…

or if they have chosen me.

 

Yes, when I was young I had big plans

but I didn’t know…eventually

who I am in my life

 

is who I’d want to be.


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