Poem that Ponders a Paradox

Want Denies Fulfillment

by S. L. Lipson

If I say, “I want,”

I either desire or lack.
Instead say, “I will.”

When I say, "I'll try,"

I have not yet done, nor do--

I stay inactive.

Though I say, "I will,"

my promise is not a deed,

unless I will it.