I have no weapons
I stand here empty-handed
Baring my soul to you

You find a weakness in me
You have the verbal ability
That stabs into my heart

I take it
I stand quiet
Undaunted by the blows

Until suddenly comes a crack
I begin to crumble
I am finally a lifeless mess

Stabbed repeatedly by words
Deceit and hatred
Until I am lost and alone

You know how to bring me down
You wait til I am guarded
Tearing me down like an old wall.

07/16/2002

Posted on 07/16/2002
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