because i'm still me

What do you want me to say?
Sometimes I think I just know
with absolute certainty 
what is happening here

Other times
I am an anchorless boat
drifting out to sea
but I am never too far out
to remember me
at least

I take a dip in the wide ocean
refresh my dignity
return to the shore
a bit sore
but still, 
resilient and free

Because whatever the storm
or what you pretend or 
where you go
or how I am yanked around recklessly
I find strength in the one thing
I am able to do
and that is
respond respectfully

-les'nspired

(still editing)