And I only want one thing:
Courage.1
I want the courage to pick up a hammer and chisel and break down these walls. They were once beautiful and necessary, but now they are grotesque and painful.2
I need courage because I need to let him in.3
These walls aren't keeping me strong. They are keeping me alone.
A contest entry
- If I had a christmas wish what would it be? by trekkergirl.
175 points, ended December 27, 2008, 27 entries
• next story in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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I can relate to this on a certain level, but mine is entirely different than the meaning within your poem.
The title drew me to this, and I'm glad I decided to take a look at this one. Even though it is short, it is really well written and filled with emotion. I think overall the last line is my favorite; it gives me a feel of realization or epiphany. Great writing! Bravo!
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I can relate to that. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately) there's no "him" trying to get in right now but the walls are still up.
I'm sensing a sort of theme in your work...it's all raw truth, but beautifully phrased. And devastatingly short!!
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ahhh this is truly an insightful request you are making. A good wish to truly want. I hope that you are able to let him in. Thanks for sharing this with us and thanks for entering it into my contest.
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I like this. It's short and deep, but if you wanted to expand on it you have that option too. I love the ambiguity.
Your last line is also awesome. I can relate to that...^^;;
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