Your breath hit hot

Against my face
The dance partner 
To spittle and rage. 
Vengeful words played
Hide and seek 
Between your lips
And my ears. 
 
In those years
When no one else cared
I built walls, cities, temples
And within those fantasy worlds
Came Freedom
 
My blank stares 
Into your hateful eyes
Were transporters 
To future and far away places. 
 
Where princes and palaces reigned.
I took up sword and shield
Carrying them back with me
Armaments designed to withstand
Both hellfire and cigarette smoke
 
Despite your best efforts. 
I would not break.