My Heart is a Fortress

My heart is under siege,
Walls built up high,
towards the sky,
Out of reach.

The fortress impenetrable,
Bulletproof, bombproof.
Majestic, estimable,
Once more the heart is aloof.

Impenetrable, yet you hold the key.

Reviews

[jdr / Jennifer]

A heart is locked- can not be penetrated- it's beauty and splendor- and with all its securities that surround it- 'bulletproof, bombproof' - However, it is only locked to thos that you do not want to enter- but there is someone that holds the key to this impenetratable heart. I'm not sure if this is the interpretation that you were looking for, but it's what your poem meant to me. As I read it, it touched my heart-because it's been so broken in the past, that I wouldn't want to open it up to anyone that I didn't trust. But why have so much surrounding it for protection- to protect it from the past? to protect from those that have hurt your heart the most? Wonderfully written, you are a true talent- thank you for sharing this...

[fireblossom]

Very cool. Very intimate in a fortress sort of way. ;-)

Seriously - A very good poem.

[Nicole]

I'm just seeing this now... your review made me giggle... ;)

Thank you! :)

[sithlordjp]

Love the ending of this beautiful piece. When all seems forever out of reach... a glimpse of hope in the key. Powerful words.

[KeeD]

Beautiful ending to a very wonderful poem with great imagery and metaphors. I love your creativity. very nice write Nicole, I truly enjoyed it. short sweet and beautiful

[Emberlorna]

I love it. Very moving.. Simple, yet intricately woven.. I can relate all to well.