I open my eyes
But can't open my heart
It's a door tightly shut
So new love can't start
Looking for an antidote
To take the pain away
Heal my brokenness
I want to feel okay
Find myself between two walls
One is hope
The other fear
I can't climb over either
Frozen in place here
I know I'm not the easiest
Soul to love and adore
I try my best most days I live
But still should be doing more
I push away caring arms
Force myself to be alone
It's safer to suffer solitude
Than risk venturing into unknown
The past haunts my every move
Reminding me of my mistakes
So foolish though I never learn
How much more regret will it take?
Jul 12, 2021
Jul 12, 2021 at 9:15 AM UTC
I open my eyes
But can't open my heart
It's a door tightly shut
So new love can't start
Looking for an antidote
To take the pain away
Heal my brokenness
I want to feel okay
Find myself between two walls
One is hope
The other fear
I can't climb over either
Frozen in place here
I know I'm not the easiest
Soul to love and adore
I try my best most days I live
But still should be doing more
I push away caring arms
Force myself to be alone
It's safer to suffer solitude
Than risk venturing into unknown
The past haunts my every move
Reminding me of my mistakes
So foolish though I never learn
How much more regret will it take?
Open the eyes of my heart
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