I'm Just Me

I'm not a fancy person,
And I will never claim to be.
I help people when I can,
For them--not what it gets me.

I don't have lots of jewelry,
Or high price clothes to wear--
Pay $100.00 or more for shoes?
I wouldn't dare.

The friends I have
Don't have trust funds,
I've known them all for years--
And hopefully I'll have them until my life is done.

I like to read books,
And I write some poetry.
No worries for Shakespeare--I just
Write about things meaningful to me.

It might be current events--
Or some fairytale type whimsy,
Everyone seems to like them,
So I guess that's one of the talents God gave me.

I've been told I have a good memory--
Which can be good or bad.
Because along with treasured memories,
Come some that make me sad.

My friends know if they need to talk,
I'm a good listener.
And anything they say to me--
Goes no further.

I have a sense of humor,
And say I'm "comedy relief",
My favorite season is Autumn--
Due to the gorgeous colors of every leaf.

I don't belong to a country club,
Or do wine tasting--since I don't drink.
My Mom taught me to cook, I have recipes
Everywhere except the kitchen sink.

I try to show kindness
And compassion as God says to do--
I'm not a saint that's for sure,
I'm just a plain old human like you.