I Exist Because

a philosophical poem

By Judey Kalchik Published 6 months ago • 1 min read

I exist because of...

spite

defiance

hope

courage

determination

orneriness

grit

ignorance

habit

I think, therefore I am?

I think ofttimes too much, yet still persist.

I think it may be best not to think too overmuch, lest I convince myself there is no reason to exist at all.

I think making a decision to exist was the most consequential decision I ever made.

I think that I will never truly know, so thinking will need to suffice for now.

I think some people would appreciate me not existing.

I think not worrying about what some people think is an excellent plan.

I think there is always something about which to think.

I think that I exist.

It's my time to find and use my voice.

Poetry, short stories, memories, and a lot of things I think and wish I'd known a long time ago.

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