Am I ?

AM I ?

"I Am" , I think ,
"Now and Here".
But "Is it only an illusion?"
is my lurking fear

There are times when I'm sure
that tangible as an oak, I stand
Independent and self sufficient
Without requiring a helping hand

At others I am just
a clinging vine, a paper boat,
A helpless nonentity,
not given a choice or a vote

Now motivated and focused
So sure and strong.
Now weak and vulnerable,
at times right, at others wrong

Do I have power in my hands
to steer life my way
With directions and goals
and opinions and a say?

Or am I just blowing in the gale
Or surfing on the tide
Or just passing through wondering
Who is powering this ride....

~ Shanta ~

Corollary

When I consider the big picture
I tend to rationalize
If it really matters whether
I daily cleanse, tone and moisturize

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