There are chinks in my walls though tall they may be
Spots of weakness
Where mortar and brick were placed too hastily
To cover up what was
I stand an ever watchful guard upon the parapets
Unwilling to unbar the gate
Willing to fight to keep all out
I sit alone in my false castle
A great and powerful facade for me to hide within
A projection of an image rather than reflection in truth
If left to my own these walls will only grow
Left behind them to rot
They serve to build a fear of what lies beyond those walls
Almost like the walls themselves
I willingly seclude myself from the greatest opportunities
Because it is easy. No
Because I fear they be only half broken by someone
To be able to see over the edge
Yet still too high to make that leap
I have seen that path
These walls still show the marks of repair
Like the rings on a tree
They mark the passing of loves, friends and family
I beg of you
Lay siege on my walls
I'm ready to see these walls come down around me
Bring your greatest canon and siege works
Although I am ready they will not fall without a fight
Take aim at these chinks, those great fears piled like stone
They will hold fast for they are old and high
Yet no wall can stand forever
They will fall
Walls will tumble and turn to dust
From the dust I will emerge free of these prison walls
To see the world firsthand good and bad
Please I beg of you
Lay siege to my false castle