Real, Vulnerable, Myself, Now

Free Verse: Vulnerability Philosophically, and ideally, I believe I should be myself, Which makes me feel vulnerable, unsafe, and insecure. Practically, and actually, My philosophical ideal is eclipsed by fear. So, I protect myself By hiding my identity, or disguising it with a false identity To feel safe, secure, and invulnerable. But, what is my identity? It's how I feel and act - now, Not what I was was yesterday, Not the story someone wrote for me, Not what I plan or hope to be tomorrow, Not what my driver's license or resume says. It's how I feel and act - now. There's my homework Let my actions and outward expressions Honor what I feel is right Which is me - Now. Diamante: Vulnerability Real - Vulnerable, Unsafe False - Safe, Invulnerable I must be real - What I feel Is right - Now