Walls and Whispers

Shadows cast by walls I built so high

Fence my fears and let out a sigh

Inside these gates, I hide away

Hoping no one sees the fray

I open up just to let you in

But the ghosts behind me pull me again

Why does love feel like such a risk?

When all I fear is the abyss

Will you see the scars I hide?

Or the demons that reside?

I'm afraid to let you see

The real me beneath the plea

Here I stand, afraid to fall

Guarded fortress, built so tall

Every love I've lost before

Leaves me hollow, longing for more

Beneath my walls, there's a plea

Let me be, just let me be

For I'm scared if you see

The demons inside of me

Maybe one day I’ll unmask

Let someone in to see the past

Till then I’ll keep the guard high

Praying love won't say goodbye

So I’ll keep my distance at bay

Hoping the fears will fade away

But deep inside I hope you'll stay

And see the person I portray