Deep within me <br />I thirst for comfort <br />But I wouldn't compromise <br />Justice for its existence; <br />Wounded, I truly was <br />But I wouldn't substitute <br />My integrity for recovery. <br /> <br />I am bent but not broken <br />My body is weak but vibrant <br />My hand aches but is folded up <br />In preparation for a fight; <br />My eyes are dim <br />But opened to my aim <br />My aim would not me miss. <br /> <br />Legs wobbling in rigidity <br />Voice hoarse but sonorous <br />Head dangling but unbowed <br />Heart beating the drum <br />Of fairness and equality <br />Persecutors dancing to the rhythm <br />But mocking the tune. <br /> <br />If it will take all my bones <br />To be utterly broken <br />Before I can obliterate <br />The evil which mocks my glee, <br />Honour and Strength <br />I wouldn't give a damn!<br /><br />Olanrewaju Kolade<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/bent-but-not-broken/
