These Walls
I grew up in a house without any walls
We had no secrets I knew everything
Growing up we were close or so i thought
Years passing and I feel like we were under construction
Windows started to appear and doors started to become locked
Things were changing and you were too blind to notice
I hit thirteen and I believe that's when I finally had built my own room
You became suspicious and forced me to tear it down
Stripped of my own materials I was left with nothing
A few years pass and I've managed to build a steel wall between us
Furious you told me to tear it down and looked up at you , tears in my eyes
And said not this time , I won't allow it. So I stay here locked away in my
Own despair praying my walls stay up protecting me from your words
You see me in pain and instead of helping me through it you blame me
For something you caused , I have one question for you, does blaming me for your actions make you feel anymore of a man?
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