You Are Human

You avoid loneliness but seek solitude

You desire to belong but as uniquely you

You feel one thing and think another,

Psychological and logical often at arms.

You want to learn but not be taught

You value spontaneity but need predictability

You influence others and are susceptible to their whims

You judge—sometimes—but don’t wish to be judged

You need control but know you must let go

You hear mixed messages: The strong shall win. The meek shall inherit the earth.

With all you know, you know so little.

You sit in silence, demanding better communication

You laugh at people’s foibles but certainly not at your own

You complain about those traits in others you would like to change in you

You crave love but sometimes cannot love yourself

You can be kind, so kind and lash out, mean.

You can see beauty and feel ugly.

You know you have the capacity to create and destroy, and this makes you uncomfortable.

You mostly hope. Mostly.

You are HUMAN.