Fear Of Closeness Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Expressways to my heart and soul are extremely rare because
I keep myself closed off from the closeness of other people.
Afraid of being hurt because I always am.
There has been no one in my life that has not hurt me beyond
repair.
Disappointed time and again, has caused me to hide deeper
within.
No one can reach me if I don't want them to and I practice
this ritual constantly.
Wanting to be close just one time to see how it would feel
is inviting, but I am too afraid of being hurt again, so it
will not happen - at least not for now.