by Vito Perrone

designed for protection and abuse 
Is I, and I drive it myself 
The energy in my bones 
Ignites the artillery in my mind 
Shells thicker than the Arctic ice floor, 
Straight up with momentum 
Is how I must move,  
No room for misdirection or impassible terrain 
I’m shielded, 
                      I’m big 
I’m heavy, 
                     a fortress 
Designed with immovable structure 
Penetration is not acceptable, 
Damage is not possible 
My Foundation is limitless 
And I must not apologize for how I am built 
but I do 
for good measure 
And manners