The We of Me

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My grandchildren think I’m weird. In a way, that categorization is strangely pleasurable for me, and the fact that my grandchildren recognize it is a dream fulfilled. My life strategy has never been finely designed or deliberately inactive. Decades ago, I came to the realization that I had no idea what I was doing, and the internalization of that concept has resulted in an amazing ride. It led to a second monumental revelation that the action plan is to wander around aimlessly. It’s not as hard as it sounds because the product of that lack of direction is showing up at places where you have never been, where you would never propose to go, getting there just at the right time, and recognizing the opportunities waiting for you. 

The reward of this crazy weirdness is that life loses its restrictive limitations and can be enjoyed for what it should be: a vast and beautiful colored painting, a celebration of sharing a peopled creation that becomes richer in the sharing. My weirdness made me try to put it into words in 1981.

The We of Me

When I speak of myself

I speak of you, my friend

I am made up of little pieces of the people I love,

And we make me.

Every experience we have had together

Has left me with part of you

To make me richer, to change the way I look at others,

At you and at myself.

You are me and I am you,

And each part of myself which becomes part of you,

A part of you becomes me,

And we both grow.

So I share myself and you with everyone I love,

And I share everyone I love

With you,

And we make me.

This poem represents the idea that we are all made up of the people we love and the experiences we share with them. It suggests that there is no clear boundary between ourselves and others and that our relationships and interactions with others shape who we are as individuals.

When we say, “I am made up of little pieces of the people I love,” we acknowledge that our loved ones have contributed to our growth and development in ways we may not even be aware of. The phrase also implies that we are not isolated individuals but interconnected beings who rely on each other for support, love, and guidance.

In essence, “The We of Me” emphasizes the importance of relationships and community in our lives and reminds us that we are all connected in some way. It encourages us to cherish our connections with others and recognize their impact on our personal growth and well-being.