Beyond the Wall

I built the wall

to end the pain

I built the wall

trying to gain

a peaceful life

to keep me sane

I built the wall

to keep anger out

and end the strife

protect my life

I didn't know

that it would mean

I wouldn't grow

would not be seen

Now I know

The wall must go

Beyond the wall

I must stroll

To breathe the air

and feel the sun

My stone wall

must be undone



Today's project is acrylic paints on canvas.

So many times when I have taken a chance on love and opened myself up, I have experienced pain.  As a result, I started to build walls around my heart.  I started to keep my distance, not invest too much of my heart.  I was convinced it would be better not to feel, not take a chance.  But by trying to keep the world out, I was also locking myself in.  I could not be the person I wanted to be.  I could not experience all life has to offer because I was locked away, behind my wall, where all was gray. 

In order to experience and live life to the fullest, I have to take risks.  Even when I get hurt, I still must keep on moving forward.  It is difficult to find the healing I need for the wounds of the heart within myself.  Healing has only come through the kind words, the shoulders to cry on, the hands reaching out to pull me forward.  And though I have some scars on my heart, I am not ready to hang it up.  There is so much life, so much love, so much joy left to experience.  So, today I choose to climb the wall.

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