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.