May Sarton Now I Become Myself Summary

In the poem “Now I Become Myself”, the author May Sarton illustrates struggles during one’s pursuit of true self. As May Sarton states, to “become [herself]”, “[she has] been dissolved and shaken”. Through the search of identity, human beings “[wear] other people’s faces” and drown in perplexity. In particular, this phenomenon refers to the period in life when people feel lost and lack the sense of belonging; even in modern society, it is not uncommon to see teenagers undergo agony, trying hard to define themselves. However, “[running] madly” yet blinds does not lead to their pathways; one’s identity is constructed when he or she “[stands] still to be here”. Essentially, it is significant for one to “feel [his or her] own weight and density”