The Shielding Masterpiece

by Fighter (Ariane L.)   Aug 22, 2005


A brick wall stands in front of me, invincible.
Standing it's ground, it protects from the enemy.
Standing strong, it shields from the raging wind.
Standing tall, it hides what lies on the other side.

Taking a closer look at the bricks, I notice writing.
On each and every brick, a different word is engraved.
On each and every brick, are words that created this wall.
For each painful stab to the heart, a new brick was added.

I read words such as "pain, anger, sadness, obscurity".
Such words helped create this shielding masterpiece.
I look at the wall of bricks that towers over me.
Grabbing my courage, I climb the hidden staircase.

Once at the top, I start to destroy the wall.
I remove one brick after another, breaking the shield.
No longer standing strong, it no longer protects.
No longer standing tall, it's weakness is shown.

© Fighter

*yet another metaphor (surprise! lol)... hope you understand it.

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  • 19 years ago

    by Steve

    Oooo, I love metaphoric poems
    lol
    5/5

    -steve

  • 19 years ago

    by Fighter (Ariane L.)

    Thank you guys soooo much!!! your comments mean the world.

    by the way, the poem is about creating a wall around yourself. protecting yourself from the world around you, protecting yourself from love and pain, so that you can't "feel" anymore. it's also about creating a wall to distance yourself from others. and once you start to break that shield, you feel weak and "naked"... anyways, thanks so much for your comments :D
    -xXx-

  • 19 years ago

    by Mark

    Think i get it, your pain....made you stronger? anywayz it was a wicked poem, very unique.

    love mark xxx

  • 19 years ago

    by Marjan

    That was brilliant.
    you're really talented.
    keep writing your wonderful poems.
    thanks for commenting on mine.
    much love,
    marjan

  • 19 years ago

    by Solace

    This is amazing. I love all your poems they have great meaning and depth behind them. 5/5 none to less. Keep writing and take care (always))xx:

    *> : PainOfOne

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