Shifted warrior

I was this shifted warrior.  Fighting all these unknown battles. None of them mine but I was willing.  I volunteered.  Yet no one stood proud over me.

No one cared to be the victor of my saga. So I traced this invisible line to carefully place the shallow calls to life, at a great distance.

Carefully I shouted my qualities, still no prospects. Then as my weary days began surfacing many startled my views. Why now? Why here?

I threw caution to their words. Fighting their hopes with truth. Displaying their callous views forward, so all could judge.

Then as I wasted away under this sunlight and breeze, the cooling whispers gathered me. Understanding I fought hard, alone.

Careful who you trust. For the shallow and unforgiving are closer than those who know little and carry long.

I am that one. Singled. Yet so misunderstood.  Cast out but so welcoming. I am a warrior. I survived.

Now my breath hovers over warm petals.

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