Because I was born

[milo]

Thanks - some helpful thoughts there. I like the “crossed out” suggestion, particularly.
Posted an edit

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Took out the “Shakespeare” as it sounds pompous

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Put it back. Less self aware

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Maintained the “ing” to go with other “ings” but fixed the first / third person issue

I have no intention of  clogging up your thread with my incessant chatter but I wanted to say I like the new one a bit better, it reads more naturally and you are right, dissolving works better now, perhaps it was just the POV throwing me.  i may have more comments later if you are still working on it, if not, no problem