Who I Wanted To Be... Poem by Jim Yerman

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.