INDIFESO

You don’t need to take a person’s
Advice to make him feel good
– Just ask for it.
But I did!
I didn’t want to make you feel good.
I know you feel good
– About your family & friends – and not me.
I know blood has been spilled
And dust settled by tears:
My hands can’t see,
They’re deaf and innocent
To feel what sword they hold.
I know I could ne’er harbour a will
Which would dare to harm you.
Yet, I repent,
Ere half my days,
For you feel hurt.
My stoicism is all washed only to fear
To incur your displeasure.
I don’t even dare
To trouble your thoughts.
How could I trouble you?
Yet my guilty heart pleads forgiveness.
Please do forgive.
I can’t assure it’ll occur never again.
The many things I’ve learnt from you
Doesn’t comprise this,
But I kindled my courage, from your fire,
To stand erect and poise
Even with the sun on my palms.
With this diligence and faith
I once again request
Your kindness.
For it has been told
To please a noble and gentle soul
A thousand times as a bead of pearls
Even at the cost of your ...
I cannot write between the lines any more.
I’m a man and plain
Or a boy, if you so call.
I’d be delighted if you call, call me.