The Wall Poem by Bob Gibson

I built a wall the other day
its foundations strong and stout
it was not built to keep people in
No! it was built to keep them out!

i reinforced the ramparts
each brick laid with such precision
the mortar that was chosen
was also my decision

behind my wall, i feel so safe
no-one can reach out and touch
no -one can see what i go through
i use it like a crutch

The wall is in my mind you see
i put this barrier there
i made it to protect myself
from those that do not care

I sometimes go outside my wall
but i never lock the gate
i need its strength around me
secure in its weight

its only for protection
its only for a while
just till i get my act together
or make somebody smile