i once saw a documentary
on some "father of the nation,"
who practiced self-efficiency
and patience and truth.
i tried to identify with him,
but failed.

i once saw a show on FOX
about a calculating man
whose impeccable genius
truly inspired my heart.
i tried to identify again,
but failed.

i once saw a Japanese show,
with a teen with really long hair,
who showed up late to class,
but had a bigger plan in store.
i tried to identify once more,
and failed.

one of these days,
i will look in the mirror,
see myself,
and try to identify,
with who i really am.