Walls

People, friends, family, acquaintances,
Those who stay, those who go,
Help to make or break the circumstances.

Everybody needs somebody,
That fact is true for all.
And yet we hide and live behind
Our impenetrable walls!

I do it, too. We all do.
And that's what makes it worse!
A relationship isn't a play you can
Perfect or Rehearse!

You're dealing with people
That have feelings just like you.
Don't you think it hurts when
Your wall won't let them through?

Maybe you're like me.
You've spent years building up
That Wall of Security.

Your trust brought you grief.
Sick of giving people power
To make you grieve,
To make you weak!

Tired of betrayal,
That abuse of your trust,
Wiped your tears so dry,
Emotions died, becoming dust.

So we walk around like zombies,
A real friendship has no chance.
That wall won't allow for more
Than a glance.

And yet sorrow still comes,
Just not from an outside source.
The only one who makes you cry
Is YOU
And your chosen course.

We're supposed to have companions,
To have a trusted friend.
To cry, laugh and joke!
Help you make it to the end.

And yea, you might get hurt,
But guess what--LIFE'S TOUGH!!
But I can promise you,
the Lonely Path
Is the life that is more rough.

So break down the wall
That ties and binds!
You're not free, you're trapped!
As in your freedom you will find.

Life is a Risk, and a Chance,
A Step of Faith.
So learn how to cope!
It's a step you need to take!

By: Sarahjane Elizabeth Pardon