Resistance

Island of truth, its presence
 a rebellion of gentle nature
 a solitary survival bound by 
 iron in a world of hard paths

 In isolation, a stubborn protest
 unnoticed by the dog walking
 suburban lives and pensions
 discussing first world problems

 Passing conversation, casts shadows 
 of empty words immune to meaning
 resistance by a continued presence
 determined to resist their trampling

- Ciaran Burke