Paradox

I wrote this in approximately Fall 2001. While not my best work, it continues to hold truth for me.

I want to see
but not what hurts
I want to know
as long as it's good
I want to learn
as long as it's not too hard
I want to work
but not if it's too much effort
I want to strive
as long as I achieve
I want you
if you love me
I want to give
but it's hard not to receive
I want happiness
but I know that comes with time
I want to grow
but I know that means trials
I want to wish
but I want it to come true
I want power
but I fear responsibility