I built a fortress
To protect me
From harm and hurt
But one day
I opened the door
And let someone in
He repaid me
For all my kindness
By remodeling
My entire castle
He demolished it
Every stone into dust
And it all blew away
Now I stand
With no protection
But I feel
More guarded than ever
I’m so scared
Shivering with cold
Lost and alone
Now where oh where
Did I find those bricks
In the first place
The better question
Do I build
To keep you in
Or out?
~Chrystal
Written on
August 21, 2008