Gate the Wall

“Sometimes our walls exist just to see who has the strength to knock them down.” ― Darnell Lamont Walker

Brick by brick as time passes by

Stacked next to each other

Layer by layer the wall grows high

Once in place, start another

Build it around

And hide in its shade

Remain ‘safely’ bound

Hoping for intrusions to fade

No one else is allowed through

For that is your secure base

A boundary that you drew

To just have your safe space

Too scared to let someone inside

And tear through that wall

For they may just set you aside

And your fort, to pieces will fall

Then the wall is back up again

More layers, less intrusions

Back in a shelter you return

And discard further delusions

In belief that it makes you weak

To allow people to cross

Thinking that havoc will wreak

We try to limit our loss

Losing the one you let in

Is not the end of the world as whole

So lift up your chin

For you are the one in control

People always come and go

It should not be a fear

Let them across, don’t say no

And allow others to be near

Make the best of your time

With whoever is there

Allow your soul to reach its prime

And that only happens when you share

Give your wall a gate

And show people the way

As you can’t control fate

Or who will leave or stay

Some people are on the other end

Waiting for a chance to make it

Those are the ones worth the bend

And are usually your perfect fit

Don’t leave them out in the cold

Let their warm souls cover your own

Open yourself up and unfold

And stop surrounding yourself with stone

Sounds easier said than done

But it is worth the shot

Better a wall with a gate than none

So go for it and loosen that knot

Don’t let your guard down

Yet also don’t be scared

Try to avoid your frown

And let your spirit be repaired