From Seed to Fruit

 

The man is scared, this man frightened by

the world outside. He walks with a hunched back

Looking down at his feet: he never even tries.

He hides in his home, wondering what he lacks

Then it suddenly comes to his mind: “It’s courage!”

He hears something next door, he just ignores it

The loud racket continues in the room.

Whatever, he thinks, they will take care of it.

Suddenly a woman screams; the man bolts to her.

All his fears forgotten, he opens the door.

He sees two armed men robbing the woman’s fur.

His courage kicks in; he tackles them to the floor.

His body worn out, he can feel himself going

He collapses from exhaustion, his eyes slowly closing.