I built this tall and thick wall
around my heart for years
for intentions I know would
protect me.
I've always been prepared with shields
which I never failed to raise
whenever needed.

Was I hurt?
No.

But I wasn't that careful on
choosing who I allow
to come in through this
tiny hole I've created only for
whom I thought deserved.

And now I find it hard
really, really hard

to let him out

for the wall might crash

along
with this tiny
beating
heart of mine.