I see the fury
buried inside your eyes
It’s screaming
for a fist fight
with anything that’s a wall
but you smile.
I see the tiredness
loud in your silence
shoulders hanging
from battles unknown
you’re long defeated
but you smile.
I see the impatience
In your fight
It’s you against you
you’re still hurt from
your last knock
but you smile.
I see the hurt
In your heart
the wet cuddles
with your pillow
and 3 AM prayers
but you smile
I see the death
In your survival
The long pauses
and deep breaths
In between your thoughts
but still you smile.