Heart's Fortress

Love, a four-letter word, they say,

But I see it in a different way.

Every giddy heart, every tender kiss,

Doesn’t feel like something I would miss.

I watch them dance, their eyes ablaze,

Caught in a labyrinth of passion's maze.

But here I stand, walls built up tall,

To shield myself from the inevitable fall.

You promise the world, sweet words you speak,

Yet behind the smiles, it’s heartbreak I seek.

So I push away, make sure you see,

This heart’s a fortress, it won't be free.

I will never fall in love, don’t you see?

It’s a choice that’s not meant for me.

Forget about the fairy tales and dreams,

This heart's not open, or so it seems.

They say opposites attract, a magnetic pull,

But in the shadows, there’s a risk so cruel.

I’m running far, while you want more,

A door closes firmly, now I’m out the door.

Familiar faces, they all turn away,

Tangled in the mess of emotions that sway.

But I’ll never dance to that love song's tune,

Just echoes of laughter under a fading moon.

I will never fall in love, can’t you tell?

A heart that's shielded won’t bid farewell.

Forget about the notions of you and I,

For freedom from love is my final goodbye.

So don’t waste your time on what cannot breathe,

You’ll find your sunshine, as I take my leave.

Someone else will hold your heart so tight,

While I’ll wander on through the endless night.

Goodbye and good luck, I’ll slip away,

In your memories, I hope you’ll stay.

But don’t look for love in this empty space,

For I will never fall—this is my grace.