One By One

When the walls come down 

I have nowhere to hide

Just my screaming heartbeats

Nervous

With you on my mind

Open on up

And take a deep breath

There's nothing in the way now

Fighting the fire in my thoughts

Surely this is the end

Your name will be another scar

A reason not to trust

Another brick to build a wall

Only the smiles can save me now

The way you kiss my heart

And say everything's all right

How can I be strong

When I'm so broken inside

But a man's not a man

Till he's fought that fight

To keep the walls down

And let you inside

Reviews

[Red Brick Keshner]

Interesting interplay of images and emotions. A very enjoyable and profound read. Quite inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Wow! this was written so well! You want to keep walls up, but yet you want to take that step to tear them down, but nerves keep you stalled!

[Chris Shaw]

It takes courage to let those barriers down and to trust. I am reminded of that saying, "nothing ventured, nothing gained". This man knows, he has to try even though there are risks. Conveyed well and enjoyed.

Chris

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

This was a nice poem and written from the heart. One has to respect its truth in the message that speaks to everyone. Thank you for sharing your work.

[Timothy Ryan]

Thanks for taking the time to read it.