Human Shield Poem by Daniel Hooks

You are the man who takes the hit
But still gets on with it.
You are the man who takes the verbal bullets,
who doesn't hide away from the spiritual daggers thrown his way.
A life lived with purpose rather than disarray
You will endure fear and loathing
And through it all you won't fall
Even though your backs up against the wall
You will stand tall
You are the human shield the lover and fighter
revealed!