You

You are who you are
shaped by the siblings you had,
the good and the bad,
your mom and your dad.

You are who you are
due to friendships you keep,
your promises deep,
worries in your sleep.

You are who you are -
your genes and your size,
your big winning prize,
your littlest sighs.

The heart on your sleeve,
grating pet peeves,
moments you love,
your lost knitted glove.

Your silence and wishing,
people you’re missing,
hope for tomorrow,
denial of sorrow.

You are who you are
formed by choices you made,
times you left, times you stayed,
tickets unpaid.

You are who you are -
stories you heed,
your driving speed,
your unmet needs.

You are who you are.
You.