Helm of Pride, Soldier to Fight

As a soldier,

I wear my helm with pride.

It protects me from my enemies,

from their blades and clubs.

And yet,

I find myself unable to

take it off.

I am a soldier to fight,

what am I otherwise?

I find myself acting as if

everyone’s a threat.

An enemy.

My helm comes off,

but does it truly?

I am a soldier,

I wear my helm with pride…