Caren Krutsinger Poet Free verse

Pain Built This Kind of Wall

She was rough, gravelly, sharp, brash, unwelcoming, unfriendly.
The fence she had built around herself was unbreakable, stiff, metallic,
Wire screened with burlap.
Scratchy. Harsh. Stark. Unforgiving. 
Many were fearful of getting close, not understanding 
This much-needed barrier was protecting her.
One man saw through her hard ass facade.  Her angry voice did not dissuade him.
He sought her friendship, because he had watched his mother
Build the same harsh, metallic, scratchy, burlap wall around her heart
After his sister was murdered.
Pain built this kind of wall.
Not regular pain, 
Bone-crushing, blood-howling, screaming in horror pain.
This man had a satin heart. 
A gentle touch, a willingness to scale the burlap wall and 
Find the little girl who had not yet suffered.
It would not be easy.
Her anger had become her friend. The anger and the wall were the two
Things she counted on to keep her safe.
You have your work cut out for you when you decide to turn burlap into satin.

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Amy Sell March 20, 2018 at 11:37 AM I know that kind of wall all too well, and your description was right on - great pick of a subject, Caren! Caren Krutsinger March 20, 2018 at 12:59 PM Thank you, Amy. The most kind-hearted people I know are sometimes hiding behind these walls.

Robertina B. March 19, 2018 at 10:33 PM Bravo Caren!! Excellent poem.. All the best!! Caren Krutsinger March 20, 2018 at 2:31 AM Thank you, Robertina. I appreciate it.

Line Gauthier March 19, 2018 at 9:48 PM You rose to the challenge magnificently, Caren. Awesome poem. Caren Krutsinger March 20, 2018 at 2:32 AM Thank you, Line. It's rather fun to try something new.

Kim Rodrigues March 19, 2018 at 9:05 PM Great descriptive write! The hero, the Prince may have to defeat the dragon. We hope he wins! Caren Krutsinger March 20, 2018 at 2:33 AM Thank you, Kim. This is exactly how I wanted the reader to feel.