Me

I gaze long and hard in the mirror,
And who do I see staring back?
A person I've known for quite some time,
Lets take the personality-and hack!

Close to the family, a given,
But very alone in so many ways,
A very kind heart, though hidden,
With loyalty that rarely sways.

A good friend to those who know me,
And I hope I would be a loss,
But watch your back if against me,
I'm not really a person to cross.

I've sacrificed lots on the work front,
Progressed when some turned away,
In the end it has got me nowhere,
And for that, I will pay!

I have a foundation in humour,
But maybe my serious side,
Stopped me from laughing as often,
As I've taken this life-long ride.

Intelligent? Yes, I think so,
I know how to use my brain,
My eagerness to demonstrate,
On occasions, causes me strain.

On the whole, not a bad person,
And I know the right from wrong,
I wonder if, in 20 years time,
I'll be singing a similar song?


(to be continued.... )