Citadel





These Citadel walls. How mighty there are;
Never allowing light beyond their walls.

 Through each battle they stand valiantly and tall.

 These Citadel walls see how they fall. 
Letting the light in for their treasures are not so small.

 These Citadel walls. 

 They are not so tall.


 Note: This poem is completely about me. I have many walls and layers. On the surface I seem cold or arrogant to many, but that's not the case. I just take awhile to open up and once I do; I am your friend for life or until you break my trust.  

 I feel a lot of people can relate to this. We get hurt as we go through life and instead of being soften by the blow; we harden our hearts to others. 

 If there is just one thing I learned from this entire experience; it is that I MUST be soft no matter the situation. It might not be easy but to be able to walk away and act with grace is what God wishes for all of us. 

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