I haven't grappled since I was a little boy
self-defense always gave me pleasure and joy
a lifetime of abuse and trauma I've endured
it was boxing and judo that made me feel cured.
Jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai I needed to learn
a lot of passion & joy that shouldn't be burned
it took me a very long time to get to this place
the trauma that I see still written on my face.




© Josiah Bhola Hillaire