.i am still i.
you can beat me down, tie me up in to-dos and have-tos and get-tos.
but i am still i.
you can love me, leave me, hate me, want me.
but i am still i.
you can throw me, feel me, chase me, release me.
but i am still i.
you can grate me, berate me, belittle me and slate me.
but i am still i.
you can expect me, smack me, embrace me and lack me.
but,
i am still i.