I've been alone for way too long,
I keep my chin up, try to be strong.
I try to face all of my fears,
As I dry, all of my tears.

I'm not as strong as I appear to be,
So please do not come close to me.
For if you touch me, my heart will feel,
And it may think that it is healed.

Don't play with my feelings, or my heart,
Please don't make my tear drops start.
For I may not be able to stop them,
If I open the door, but you don't come in.

©2007 Janice Jarnagin