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