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Human shield

Human shield

 

You are the man who takes the hit

But still gets on with it.

You are the man who takes the verbal bullets,

who doesn’t hide away from the spiritual daggers thrown his way.

A life lived with purpose rather than disarray

You will endure fear and loathing

And through it all you won’t fall

Even though your backs up against the wall

You will stand tall

You are the human shield the lover and fighter

revealed!

◄ paint it black

A warrior’s poem ►

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