On Being a Human in 2025

I am a fan
Oscillating between cool breeze
And dry, intense heat

I am a child
Carefree
Then tantruming

I am Florida
Sunshine permeating
Then storm and take cover

I am the Buddha
Unattached and accepting
I am Napoleon
Everything a threat

I am a dog
Unburdened, rolling on my back
I am a wolf
Wild-eyed and roaming

I am compassion
I am disgust

I am ready
I am paralyzed

I am hopeful
I am despondent

I stay informed
I look away

I am grounded
I am a satellite

I am focused
I am scattered

I am hyperbolic
I am measured

I am curious
I am close-minded

I am content
I am enraged

I am inspired
I am exhausted

I see how we got here
I don’t understand at all

2 thoughts on “On Being a Human in 2025

  1. Well, Courtney, congratulations. You have set the human condition in a format that deftly describes our life in duality. “Ain’t” it so???

    Thank you. As always, I’m a fan.

    Ken

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