I Am a Work in Progress 

I am a work in progress,  
Always in process,
From the time I took my first breath, 
Until my death, 
Everything in between is up to me, 
I know I will never be perfect, 
But to that effect, 
I can strive to reach my potential, 
To the best of my understanding and intellect. 
 
I am an old canvass, 
Painted over and over again, 
With each coat becoming thicker, 
Learning quicker that as time goes by, 
As the ink dries I represent something new, 
I can either be a reflection 
Or a representation of the artist, 
For underneath each layer, 
Is a different version of me. 
 
I am a student of life, 
Sometimes struggling to get it right, 
Reminiscing of what I could’ve done better, 
But dwelling over old mistakes 
Never changes the past, 
Instead looking toward the future, 
As an optimist and a realist, 
I have no control over the world, 
But only of emotions and myself. 
 
I am an unfinished book, 
Written and amended every single day, 
Going back and reflecting, 
Gathering and collecting, 
Choosing to what to focus on, 
Knowing what will help me grow, 
Distinguishing right and wrong, 
With a better grasp of myself 
So that when I die, 
Maybe then my work is done. 

#Rumi