Defense
I have always been alone it seems. This life has taken everything from me all my
friends have gone walked away into the light where I can't follow. All my family has left
and wont tell me where they have gone. So over the years my defenses have been built up
and are strong. First the towering outer wall, surrounded by the dead bodies of people
that could never get through. Next we have the inner wall, with two guard towers at either
side. This wall is not as strong or high but the towers always filled with guards and
weapons to strike down any and all who approach. People have reached this far many a time
but almost all have fallen here. Second to last is a huge iron gate surrounded by a moat
of battery acid to keep all from swimming it. The gate is thick and has never been lowered
willingly, the gate keeps all out of the city that is my soul and heart. Only a select few
have reached this far and a couple have forced there way in. Then last within the city,
there is a golden vault door keeping all out of my inner sanctum. These defenses have been
tested and tried but never have they all fallen. So imagine how shocked I was the day I
was walking within my sanctum and out of a puff of smoke you appeared without any
warning.........
Copyright © Christopher Waters | Year Posted 2010
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