Dec 12, 2016

FORTRESS

Far above the walls of the enemy’s tower
Blows the flailing wind of your freedom.
Splinters of rock keep falling on your weary face, wounding it.
You should forget the ruby eagles that flutter around,
Pecking you with their sharp beak,
Perching on your shoulder in a frantic show of love.
All are but tempting jolts of defeat.
Wounded by the naked picture of the parched sky,
Your terrified eyes are infected with cataract.
Why do you brood over escape only at the dark hours of night?
It’s safety that’s paramount, not escape.
Strengthen your mind with steely resolve.
Preserve your breath and quivers in the repertoire of bio-remnants
For the use of your progeny.
Even if your fortune fort crumbles, never smash down the delicate
Fortress of your nimble mind.
Never smash down the delicate fortress of your nimble mind!

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