Who Am I?

I’m five foot four and I wear size two

My eyes are a wintery shade of blue

I have a degree and a few certifications

I’m surrounded by friends and close relations

I love blustery beaches and pine scented mountains

Chocolate with nuts and Italian fountains

I ‘m sure not a goddess but I am fairer than some

I love to laugh till my face feels numb

Hiking or biking or reading a book

Are favorites of mine and I do like to cook

Love to dance and I wish I could sing

But I’ve no real talent for either thing

I’m a picky eater which can be a pain

I wouldn’t eat sea food if I lived in Main

I’m clean and I’m neat I like things to look pretty

It’s fun to write but I’m not very witty

I have three grown children and one doctor sibling

A dog at my feet who so enjoys nibbling

I love kids and animals and most grown-ups too

So why did I not write this poem about you?

I have spent most my life taking care of others

Putting kids first like so many mothers

The moment draws near to do something for me

Good Lord I ‘m just not sure what that will be

I think I wrote this about myself

As it is time to vacate that self-imposed shelf

Tis time for a risk, a whim, or a fancy

It’s time to do something a little bit chancy

Change my career, go on vacation

Move to a much less remote location?

I’m ready now world – my first step you see

Was writing this too lengthy poem about me