He struggles to maintain his calmness

After the loss of his endeavor 

That he has devoted much of his time 

That means a great deal to his life

If he does not show his anger at the insult

It is only because he is trying hard  

To prevent his fury backfiring on himself 

If he denies regrets for his futile passion

It is only because he does not want 

To torment himself anymore

If he denies pain from being brutally hurt

It is because he does not want 

To burden other people

Even he tries to be stoical

He still has to go through

His own inner turmoil 

Until the time healer endows him

The true acceptance and peace

By Shih-Fang Wang

From: United States