Defense Mechanic

Defense Mechanic


At my core

I be a cynic

Seeing
all the flaws
in myself
and the 
outside world

that constantly 
forever
disappoints me

Expect the worst

Hope for the best

my cynical
low ball
safety defense
against failure

tis the curse
of my past

the skid marks
of my upbringing

but

hope

does
sometimes

find a way

to seep


through my


wise ass shell

Truth
of the matter
be told

without pain
occasionally

there is 
no life