ARE YOU YOU?

Are you a writer, or that which is worded?

Are you a shepherd, or one of the herded?

Which are you — a What or a Who?

It sounds well to call yourself “one of the flock,”

But a sheep is a sheep after all. At the block

You're nothing but mutton, or possibly stock.

Would you flavor a stew?

Are you a being and boss of your soul?

Or are you a mummy to carry a scroll?

Are you Somebody Else, or You?

When you finally pass to the heavenly wicket

Where Peter the Scrutinous stands on his picket,

Are you going to give him a blank for a ticket?

Do you think it will do?