they said to build in silence
so I built a brick wall
around my soul.
took a hammer
nails between my teeth
and fastended my chest closed.
so the thrumming of my heart
no longer leads me
to where my brain knows not to go.
(You).
those brave enough to climb walls
know it is a futile task
not like I’d let them try.
the cement between my feelings
is all that holds my fragile bones
from collapsing in a heap.
the nails that bore into my chest
confine my thoughts
so I can stay silent
like they said.
i built in silence
but I’ve dug a hole
even bullets cannot penetrate.
About the Creator
Sara
Don’t look for love.
Be love.
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