photo by Mish
Barriers
we build walls trying
to define our space
outline the boundaries of
what belongs to us
construct tangled barriers to
keep others at a distance
so no one will know us too well
we assume a prickly air
attempting to protect our hearts
alone inside our armor of safety
we long for the touch of another
the understanding of a neighbor
the love of a friend
yet we are afraid to reach out
take a risk
seek peace
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