Because Of You
Before, my heart lay on the dust covered shelf,
Despondent and cold . . . growing harder each day.
Before, my eyes saw only the hurt in people's faces,
Wanting everyone to feel the pain that I did.
Before, my body was stiff, not responding to even a gentle touch,
Afraid to let anyone too close.
Before, my mind would not let thoughts of love enter,
Guarding my heart with grief and fear.
Before, my nights only brought darkness,
Like a black veil falling to cover my wounds.
Before, my life held only emptiness and contempt,
Anger guiding me through days of hell.