I don't have to move fast.

There is no great threat over the horizon. I am not the symbol of my parents' teachings. I am not a trophy for someone to parade in front of their family. I am not the unmoving protector deceived by false weakness.

I am not a weapon to be used in someone else's fight.

I am not the devoted follower of someone else's crusade.

I am a human standing in a field. Other humans dot the landscape. If I choose, I can be near them. If they choose, they can leave, or be near me. I am free to play with making things, or with serving things, or with talking.

If I move fast, I choose to move fast. If I design software, I choose to design software. If I am angry, I choose to be angry. If I am tired, I choose to be tired.

My skin is my own. Upon it I write the only complete definition of what I am - Human.

That is absolutely beautiful a_shields....

Such clarity inherent in your knowing or reflection of "Human"

Thanks :)

I liked it. Thanks for sharing.

My skin is my own. Upon it I write the only complete definition of what I am - Human.

What a wonderful ending and such insight expressed.

Cool Write.

Very good write...

Humannnnnnnnnnnnnn yes,, I Like