Of Will

humanity, I

—

I have lost
but I will not retreat

I may retreat
but I will not run

I am running
but I will not flee

I shall flee
but I will not be caught

I can be caught
but I will not succumb

I might still succumb
but I will not be defeated

I have been defeated
but I will not surrender

I may yet surrender
but I will not shatter

I could be shattered
but I will not crack

I was already cracked
but I will not break

I have always been broken
but I will not bow

and that is the diamond line

for I

will

never

bow.