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Untouched By the Storm

Living your life with no emotion is so much easier when you do not feel Giving little for what you get, no tears to shed; now you're strong as steel You've built a wall, keeping people out. Don't let anyone inside your protective shell. Push the one's you care for away. Don't let anyone in your man made hell. As life rages on, unbearably cold, with no chance of getting warm You walk through this world like a man among men, untouched by the storm You can dance with the Gods and reach for the stars Put your ship on an even keel You can discover a universe far from your own But you can never let yourself feel. There is safety in solitude, quiet, secure; no pain when you do not conform You can sail this world on a sea of madness, untouched by the storm. Tears in your eyes are a sign of weakness A sign your foundation's unsound Curse at them; scream at them until they go away Then cry when there's no one around. Don't trust a soul. Don't let anyone in. Be hard. Be true to form You can march through this planet in the swirling snows, untouched by the storm. Your heart is a rock. You feel no pain in spite of the wounds you acquire Your soul is immune to sorrow or hurt. You can stand in the burning fire. Now the wall is gone and the ashes smolder, making the night seem warm You awaken at last to find you're alone, untouched by the storm.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2006




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Date: 5/6/2009 3:54:00 PM
this is really great. powerful stuff, stand back! - Freedom
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