I have built a wall around me
One that protects me from the pain
And despite how thick or strong it is
The ache comes back again
But even on my worst days
I find a reason to smile
Because I feel the wall come tumbling down
Each time you stop by for a little while
I know that you are with me
I see you in every color of the sky
And when I see dragonflies or hummingbirds
I know that you’ve stopped by
My wall is my protector
But it is also my friend
It allows me to see right through it
So that I don’t miss the messages you send
I know my grief will last forever
And my wall is here to stay
My wall is my protector
It gets me through each day
by Gabrielle Elise Jimenez
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