I am a leaf blown by the wind I say
but my friend vehemently disagrees
protesting he controls his destiny
I say then tell me your strategy today
to make yourself continue breathing
what plans have you that will keep
your heart beating continuously
or since it has been too dry lately maybe
try some commands at the cloudless sky
and see if you can make it rain
he says that's not the same thing and I answer
if your destiny does not depend on breath
and blood on what does it depend
his lungs inflate and deflate
and his heart pumps life through his veins
independent of his will or action
while he ponders his answer in vain