find it within 

the ability 

to see beyond 

atrocities experienced 

for they can hold

the mind

into a depressing realm

that hinders

functioning completely 

for living with

the learned triage

in extreme conditions 

doesn’t apply

to everyday conversation 

and person to person interactions

for once left

difficult circumstances 

the average man on the street

gives an element 

of vulnerability 

to those around

who want to

have that friendly

demeanor allowing

relationships to develop 

outside of 

being an acquaintance 

-Jennie Nawrocki