For Shan, who is to my eyes a scarred warrior losing hope. Dear Shan, hope is hard to cling to and I understand that you are tired of it. I wish I can help in any way, and whenever you want me to be by your side, I will. I know I am a mere stranger, but I care.
Weakness is a sign of being humane,
When - bravery - we do not choose to feign;
When - aggression - we wish to not constrain.
Allow me a moment to ceasefire,
And kindly please do not enquire.
Give me the time I require.
To find myself in the darkness again,
And shatter the strong bonds to pull the chain,
Easing myself from unbearable pain.
I am only a human.
-2015
