Who Is Heather? (by: Author H.R. Burkett)

For those of you who don't know me, allow me to introduce myself.

For those of you who DO know me, allow me to RE-introduce myself.

Below is a version of a poem I wrote sometime in the early 2010's and, beside it, a poem I wrote this July 2024.

I hope you enjoy it and maybe even relate a little. ;-)

If you choose to read, please take a moment to tell me what you thought in the comments below!

WHO IS HEATHER? 2010’s Version HR Burkett Circa 2014 I'm an optimist and a worrier. I'm a sinner; Heaven-bound. I am focused and driven, (that is, when I’m not clowning around!) I'm sarcastic. I'm sincere. Loyal till the end. I'm a goofball. I'm a worker. A daughter and best friend. I'm an internet junkie. I'm a poet deep-at-heart. I'm a skilled technician Inspired by beauty and art. I'm profound and a little silly. I'm a goody-goody, it's true. I'm addicted to the past. I'm inspired by the new. I'm sensitive but determined. I laugh when I want to cry. I'm a born leader - strong and outgoing; But when among strangers - shy. I'm a modern feminist With old fashioned ideals. I have a broken heart that longs To help others to heal. I'm searching for the answers. I'm reaching out to God. I'm doing my very best to change- To break through the façade. I'm longing to be healthy. I strive for knowledge and success. I'm trying to learn from my mistakes. (Though it’s not always easy, I confess.) I'm respectful, yet kindly blunt. I'm honest and true. I'm curious and nosy, But trustworthy through and through. I'm told I'm forgiving to a fault. (Though I tend to forgive and not forget.) I'm trying hard not to preach my values and morals. I tend to judge, which I often regret. I have high expectations of my friends.(It's a fault of mine, I know.) I'm devoted and loyal to the end but I have a hard time letting go. I'm a romantic and a dreamer; Hoping for my prince. Yet, I’m wary of the dating game Due to my bad experience. Still, I believe a kiss can be magical. And I adore the warmth of an embrace. And when a guy takes my hand in his It can make my pure heart race. I'm flirtatious and dirty-minded. I'm innocent and naïve. I'm jaded by my search for love But wear my heart upon my sleeve. I'm hopeful and open-minded. I'm a klutz who aspires for grace. I endeavor to be my personal best. I yearn to make the world a better place. I'm trying to find happiness and love within. To make the best, come what may. I'm learning to achieve my full potential, To live life to the fullest and CEASE THE DAY!

WHO IS HEATHER? July 1st, 2024 HR Burkett 2024 I’m a daughter of two Angels, and the wife of another. I’m a very proud auntie, and sister to my brother. I’m anxious and stressed out and though I know I can hide it well, I’m slowly learning to express it before I get unwell. I’m still focused and driven; Still a fan of writing and art. I’m older, but still silly and hope nothing changes that part. I’m just as sensitive as I’ve always been but I’ve learned that that’s okay. I laugh when I want, I cry when I need and wouldn’t have it any other way! I’m truly embracing my leadership skills, Though when around strangers, still shy. I’m working on that every day. Have we met yet?  Hi! My heart is no longer broken. The wounds are slowly healing. I have my own relationship with the divine. I guess, it’s just a feeling. I still long to be healthy, the journey’s been intense. I’m learning more everyday and working towards success! I still work on learning from my mistakes, though I’m becoming more forgiving Of my own faults and failures, after all, it’s just called living! I’m honest, true, and curious, But truthworthy through and through. But life’s given me hard limits now, That fact is sad, but true. I’m learning to respect my friends differently, Their personal space and time. I’m working on being a better friend, despite these flaws of mine. I continue to be a romantic, but I’ve finally found my prince. He’s everything I once wanted and more And it’s been happily ever, ever since. I remain open minded and hopeful. And clumsy in my skin. I do what I can every day, to help those I care for win! I’ll always try to be my best, but I’m also learning to be happy to be the person living in this body, cuz there’s only one of me!