Breaking the cast
Only to breathe in the cold.
One ton on my back
Only to shovel on more.
Lift my head to meet a giant.
Two years ago today
I was given a task that is hard as hell.
It's hard as hell just to keep it alive.
It's hard as hell to keep your palm on the wound.
It's hard as hell to limp and squat with one eye.
It's hard as hell but I swear I won't die.