A Human Shield

i've  lived through many disasters 
and survived the aftermath 
i've found strengh within me
that i didn't know i had
the more obstacles
i overcome
the bravier 
i am
it's like
learning to adapt
to a world of uncertainties 
with a new attitude 
it's no longer 
playing the victim role
but stepping into the warrior
you were born to be
it's putting on armor
not to shield yourself
from others
but always being prepared 
to defend your values
and sometimes
let's face it 
it pisses others off
when they know
you won't buy into their bullshit
and be bullied
you can act tough
or be tough 
in a way
that shields the elderly
the children 
the ones who can't defend themselves
from assholes or bigots or thugs
you and i are needed
in a big way
and someone has to be courageous 
enough 
to rise to the call
remember that when you're going 
through a disaster 
you feel you can't live through
you dear one are being prepared
to shield others