Because anyone I let in is going to hurt me,
I don't want to let anyone in,
Because the last time I did,
They were pulled away,
Until our ties ripped,
And I was alone,
And I promised myself I would never make the mistake,
Of loving ever again,
And I don't judge people,
Like you think I do,
I think they judge me,
Because I was new,
I was angry,
And burdened,
And I wanted to go back,
But I couldn't,
Because you took me away,
You created this monster,
The way I was hurt,
Was a way to kill me,
But I survived,
And set up defenses,
So I would never be hurt again,
I put up walls around my heart,
So strong that I can't break them,
It's like I've separated my heart from my body,
And I still try to love,
But it doesn't work,
So I don't let people see,
The sadness in my eyes,
Because then I'd let them in,
To something that is gone,
And I wish I could take those barriers down,
Because I'm ready to let someone in,
It's gotten lonely behind the bars,
Of the cage I have hidden in for so long
