The Battle Within

Title: The Battle Within

In the depths of a warrior’s soul,
A silent battle taking its toll.
Lloyd Austin, strong and brave,
Endured surgery, his life to save.

Pentagon’s callous remarks provoked,
The wounds of insensitivity evoked.
“Elective” they dare to proclaim,
Dismissive of his struggle and pain.

But Austin’s spirit, unbowed and firm,
A fighter’s heart, determined to affirm.
His courage shines, like armor gleaming,
Defying odds, the enemy redeeming.

For cancer knows no bounds, no creed,
And calls to rally in unity, we need.
To turn the tides, support the fight,
Compassion and understanding ignite.

Let us rise against such heartless foes,
With empathy as the battle grows.
And as Lloyd Austin mends his strife,
Together we stand, proclaiming life.

Keywords: warrior, battle, surgery, insensitive, courage, unity