Ramblings About Nouns and Verbs.....

The dictionary tells me that a noun is a person, place, or thing. That same dictionary tells me that a verb expresses action. So let me see...since I am a person...I am a noun. A fence post is a noun. I am a noun. Fence posts don't do anything. An engagement ring is a noun. ( Sigh...no I don't have one, and there are no prospects of a ring anytime soon.) But a ring sits on your finger. It does nothing. The city of Louisville Ky is a noun. The city itself can do nothing. Why did that ancient scholar of the English language place ME in the same category as the nouns. I am not a noun. Or...am I? Do I create momentum in my life? Do I strive to become more excellent? Do I produce a positive influence on my corner of the world? Do I invent new things. Do I even try new things? Or am I the noun that is just there? God help me to be like you. The one who was , is, and is to come. The verb in action. The creator....who never stops, but keeps doing and blessing and loving......