The Secret

I protect myself by putting up a wall,
I hide my feelings by standing tall.
Nobody knows the mess inside,
The part I try so hard to hide.

It took me a while to trust someone,
To start repairing the damage done.
Every time you touch me, I think of that night
When everything felt wrong, nothing was right.

I’ve got to be strong, say I’ve moved on,
Don’t hold onto things after they’re gone.
But it’s hard to bring up things of the past,
I could have stopped it, but it just went too fast. 

I feel like I’m the one to blame,
And I know that sounds lame.
There’s so much I could have done,
Even though I was not the only one. 

Saying things out loud makes it become a reality,
Something you can feel, something you can see.
I’d rather it be kept hidden, buried deep,
Like a secret I always want to keep.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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May 13, 2024 at 7:05 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
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February 12, 2016 at 9:21 PM
KAYLA, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. LOVE LINDA
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