Be My Fortress

My tear streaked face
Held tight in your grasp
You gaze at me
With your all knowing eyes
I try to look away
To hide all this pain
Behind the familiar mask
Of a fake smile
But you hold me steady
Despite my shuddering body
From the numerous sobs
Escaping my lips
I am pulled into
Your warm embrace
Safe and sound
With your arms around me
Never let me go
I silently beg
Protect me from
This cruel world
Forever


Wrote 7/19/12