Where I stand

In the end we create who we are or allow others to do it for is.

I stand here ever after,

on this ground I chose.

The tears and the laughter,

I have built from those

 who came into my life,

Either kept or cast away.

Some brought joy, some brought strife.

But I decided, come what may.

This foundation is 

my own creation.

This, my revelation

is where I stand.

I have built the 

house I live in

from those I chose 

and who were given.

I have built right here 

on this hallowed ground.

from what I've gathered

and from what I've found.

I don't hold to tomorrow

but I have shapes from the past.

the smiles, the wiles, and the sorrow

all of them form the role I cast.

I can choose

what to keep.

I can lose

or I can reap.

This foundation is

my own creation.

This my revelation

is where I stand.

Author's Note

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Reviews

[Mia]

Knowing that everything, from your foundation to what you chose to build upon it, was from your choice and your choice alone is a remarkable thing. What I appreciated the most about this poem is that you acknowledge both the good and bad; owned both the good and the bad. This is a lovely poem Mark :)

[Mark]

I am who I am and we are who we are, now let's go play :)

[Mia]

:D

[That_Girl]

Wow what a strong piece, both the words and the poem as a whole. Really well done, I love the message sent through each line. Outstanding.

[Mark]

Thanks Avy, glad you liked it :)