Walls

by Brenda Branson (Hanson, Kentucky) Copyright 2008  I have built a fortress around myself . . .to protect my emotionsto protect my self-esteemto protect my individualism This fortress will not allow me to share my heart with you, or express any affection toward you. It protects me from you. Once, before I built this wall, I trusted you completely—enough to pledge my life to you and my future. When you first wounded my spirit, I believed you when you told me it was my fault. Yes, I was naive, but I trusted you. I believed the lie—if I could look different and […]