I used to be water
Flowing in whatever direction life took me
Because I knew that fighting the current
Would only lead me to drown

Then I was fire
Angry and determined
To burn down those who controlled the current
And to be the only one left in a field of ashes

Now I am the earth
Stable and firm in my own beliefs
My self-created gravity pulling others into me
And keeping them and myself grounded

One day I will be the wind
You will no longer see me but I'll always be nearby
To whisper words of wisdom in your ear
Because as long as I'm remembered I'll never truly die