War paint

The boy within,
Confidently chatters
Prattles on about,
His
Virility
Ability
Dragon slaying defiance
The man without wears,
Warpaint
Where he should wear, 
Armour.
It races his heart
Tightens his muscles,
Empties his gut
Of fear,
Warpaint
Shown to the obstacles
In his life,
He is here to win
On his side he has,
Warpaint
Battles in the world of work
Hustles through the day,
A small victory 
At the ATM,
A positive balance,
He thanks his wins,
Warpaint
But it cracks and peels
Along the lines,
Of  his grimace and smile
They share the lines,
His weaknesses and fears
Revealed throough the lines,
He went to life with,
Warpaint
He should have had
Armour.