Strong enough?

Brick by fired brick,

I build this wall around my heart

A fortress of stone and mortar,

mixed with second chances,

fortified by fading desires

 

Strong enough to hold back the pain,

seal the existing cracks,

reinforce the foundation,

and plug the leakage

once pooling in my chest

 

Still you find your way back in

and I couldn’t be happier -

 

Reviews

[Moonie]

Oftentimes, that strong wall is not as strong as we seem to think it is. We can turn our hearts into tough, resilient rocks that stand on a rugged shore, but someday when the tide is high, a seemingly harmless drop of moisture would trickle in and find our vulnerable center. Floods, tornadoes--we can deal with anything but that tiny little drop can break us into two with its constant contractions and expansions.................just trying to write a review worthy of the King of Metaphors. ;)

[willweb]

Thank you so much for these kind words. You have humbled me with your beautiful review.

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

How very sweet and such a beautiful Ending!



Brick by fired brick,

I build this wall around my heart

A fortress of stone and mortar,

mixed with second chances,

fortified by fading desires




Still you find your way back in

and I couldn’t be happier -



Blessings. Benita

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Benita for this wonderful review. I am thrilled you enjoyed this one

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

you're welcome. :)

[s y e]

Awh this is the sweetest. She got your heart and gave your hers. This is really great, Will.
I am so happy for you.

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Noodlehead. yes, it seems she found her way in. :)

[Einstein Noodle]

oh good Lord in heaven have mercy on our masochistic dwelling places .. your poem has touched a tender and inflamed part of me .. so grateful it was only once .. a long time ago .. and i have to be honest .. would welcome her again .. damn my insanity
E.

[willweb]

We never learn, do we? And at times that is a good thing. Thank you so much E. I appreciate your comments today.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i have built this wall...and it was strong...but someone has found her way through all the bricks and mortar...and made me want to open the windows.

nicely expressed.

[willweb]

Thank you so much Jacob. I am happy you liked this one.

[Matching Socks]

Aww, I like that my friend. :)
She found her way into your heart.
Where there's a Will, there's a way!

[willweb]

Love that, where there's a Will there's a way. Thanks so much Ana. That brought a smile to my face today.