Can we really know what makes us tick?

What stabs our heart or gives our heel a prick?

What makes things stick?

In our hearts-

in our minds-

in our souls?

What is that push inside us

The thoughts-

The needs-

That drive us?

Perhaps we should ask instead-

What should I do before I’m dead?

What does this world need of me?

Shouldn’t we do that instead?