He

He stands so proud
and stands so tall
but how easily he bends

with one word from me
he fell like a tree
being broken by the wind

he wears his strength
just like a shield
and like a mountain he is strong

but with a touch from my hand
he's a wounded man
who's weapons are all gone
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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June 6, 2009 at 1:42 PM
The power of a woman! -Alley
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