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Broken Walls

October 17, 2015
By dancerkap BRONZE, North Andover, Massachusetts
dancerkap BRONZE, North Andover, Massachusetts
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I built a wall

I made it strong

For years I always stood up tall

 

You took a boulder 

Broke it down

You didn't even make a sound

 

You slipped inside

You gained my trust

But that just was not enough 

 

You crushed my soul

You broke me down

But I didn't even make a sound

 

I built new walls 

That can't come down 

So now it's time to break yours down


The author's comments:

As I read an article in my 9th grade Honors World Civilization class about walls being broken down and people slipping in and out during Ancient times, I was reminded of some events that had recently gone on in my life. I wrote this poem when I was supposed to be working on a project, and I'm so glad I did, as it came turned out to be something emotional, beautiful, and truthful. 


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