perhaps
it is the case
that all that we see
is not what we want
or believe
but rather
only the things
we need
need to grow
to become
what the universe
needs us to be
to experience itself
through our lives
our eyes,
seeing itself
consciously
knowing
it is here,
existing.
a powerful moment
in the minds eye
and without
the influence of others,
simply the universe
and me