Smile Again by Esse W.
Disclamer: Sadly... Naruto doesn't belong to me. The character from this poem, whom most of you will hopefully recognize, doesn't belong to me either. BUT the poem does! D
The sky is falling, the world is dying,
but what's a child to do.
this child no one would ever listen to,
all he can hope is that he'll soon be flying
away in a bright flash
in a single moment.
maybe fighting an opponent,
as the swords finally stop the constant clash,
he'll finally give in.
And yet... he holds on and fights
for his life with vicious snarls and bloody bites
he continues being a hated sin
protecting those who despise
and openly fear and hate him
as they turn their faces and his eyes grow dim
no one sees this little child as he cries
all they see are his eager bursts
that seem to brighten
the day and make all the pain lighten...
what they never see are all his hurts,
his pains, his bleeding wounds, and all his internal suffering...
but even with a perfectly painted mask
his lifeblood is slowing being drained,
and his true feelings are refrained,
as he sets out to do his cruel task...
because all he can do is smile again in the chilly welcome of morning
-Smile Again, Esse W.