I built a wall
surrounding my heart
guarding my mind
being careful that nobody
could get inside.
If anyone should try,
I just push them away.
And watch as they fade.
I lock the doors tight,
rather than opening them,
for that would be inviting
myself to be hurt.
Letting myself be knocked down.

So I hide in the darkness
to save myself,
to save my heart.
I lock the windows tight,
with the shades drawn,
not answering to your knock,
not letting you in.
For if I did, pain would follow
letting you see, I'm
not as strong as I seem.