Emptiness. Poem by Sarah Perron

What now lies motionless in my chest,
used to beat so strong.

It stopped beating
as life became hard,
now it lies to rest.

As days passed a barrier was made,
so that it could never be done wrong.

nothing can penetrate this iron cage,
for my heart to be free,
would leave me a mess.

I am empty.
It's been to long,

But, the one thing i can never confess,
is what lies motionless in my chest,
caged away from love.