tower

brick
by brick
by brick
by brick

I built it     I walled it away.
The wall gave way to tower
high and strong
devoid of window and door
inside

my heart.

Safe from all who would do it harm
safe from anyone
even myself

I thought it impenetrable
even to myself
for I was the grand mason
the architect of its design

little by little
then all at once
it was gone
not a stone to be seen

my heart soared into the sunlight
filled with light and warmth
bathed in a golden light

you got in
you broke it down
you let it out

afraid I am not