Brick By Brick

by Twisted Heart   Sep 28, 2007


Never shall I love again
The pain's too much to bear
It breaks the essence of my soul
And gets my heart nowhere.

No words of love shall cross my lips
That task shall stay undone
I will not wish upon the stars
Nor swoon 'neath the setting sun.

Romantic notions I have not
They fall short of my brain
The thoughts hit hard against the heart
In darkness they remain.

No man shall get the best of me
My soul cold to the touch
Of all the broken promises
The lies, the hurt, and such.

You may think I am so cold
My feelings are in rot
And maybe you think I'm a fool
But I'm telling you I'm not.

I'm done with all the shattered dreams
That fall with crystal tears
I won't be pulled by silly hopes
That'll plague me through the years.

Don't think you'll be the one to break
This wall of bricks apart
It's high and it is sturdy strong
And it surrounds my heart.

For every brick was laid with care
Each represent a blow
That bounced against my heart with pain
And buried in my soul.

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  • 16 years ago

    by Normal is the Watchword

    Nothing to say: I am in awe of your closing line.

  • 16 years ago

    by My Decadent

    I am sorry if I keep repeating myself, but the rhymes and flow always stand out in your work.
    This stanza was my favourite:
    "I'm done with all the shattered dreams
    That fall with crystal tears
    I won't be pulled by silly hopes
    That'll plague me through the years."
    --- The first two lines paint a very visual and auditive picture. I also enjoyed how you used the expression "palgue me through the years". I think it's rather unique.
    Again, good work!

  • 16 years ago

    by *Charisma*

    Beautiful...though I think this wasn't as deep as some of your other pieces. I still enjoyed it though, as I can relate to it. Though I don't think it was like your other pieces, it is definitely one of my favorites because it's down to earth and easier to understand. I enjoy the relateableness of it. Good job Twisted Heart!
    Charisma*

  • 16 years ago

    by Lu

    Don't think you'll be the one to break
    This wall of bricks apart
    It's high and it is sturdy strong
    And it surrounds my heart.

    For every brick was laid with care
    Each represent a blow
    That bounced against my heart with pain
    And buried in my soul.
    ^^^

    Oh Auntie these 2 stanzas just make me want to cry ... but I so admire the strength of the lady behind these words.

    The title is a definite eye catcher !
    Much love Auntie

  • 16 years ago

    by Daisy if you do

    Jeannie,
    I love the strength in this poem, damned and determined no-one will ever break beyond the walls that are built. Past pains have such a way of creating those. Great write....

    Kay