Wall Poem by Corey Culler

For years I built this wall,
I gave it my all,
locked myself within,
don't feel right in my own skin

I must protect myself,
and shut out the pain,
I can't help myself,
I've got nothing to gain

It doesn't subside,
I've got no place to hide,
I try to push it out,
but I just scream and shout

This wall is all I know,
its been my home,
it surrounds my soul,
like a black hole

But now it must fall,
mortar and all,
the time has come to mend,
my spirit must bend

Overcome these wounds,
and brace for impact,
plan for high noon,
will I be intact?

The time has come,
but I feel so stunned,
my heart is numb,
it feels so shunned

The charges are set,
I take a step back,
all conditions are met,
prepare to react

Explosives ignite,
I give in to this fight,
I hope for the best,
as I make a new nest