I am every man Torn from the womb Bathed in copious light Marched to the staccato beat Reared artificially Yet a wolf lies beneath this gown If you peer down Corners of the heart conspire Instinctual, cryptic desires Swallowed by institution Preempt our inheritance While watchful eyes record each footstep Confer benevolent bondage But I dare not cede I will curse the sun I am one Curse the sun I am ancient dust I am cerebral lust Condense me Compress me into solid matter Molecules harbor Obscured histories I am every man I am everything I am nothing I am I am not