Walls Within Poem by Anitha Vijayakumar

In the shadows of our days, I try to find the light,
You reach out to touch, but I fade into the night.
Your words whisper softly, a plea to draw near,
Yet my heart cloaked in silence, echoes only fear.

You say I seem distant, a stranger in disguise,
While your gaze seeks the truth in my veiled eyes.
I wish I could explain, the barriers within,
The walls I have built, where your warmth can't begin.

It's not that I don't care, or your presence I disdain,
But scars from the past, still harbor their pain.
I long for the closeness, the comfort you give,
Yet I'm trapped in a cage, afraid to truly live.

Forgive my retreat, my silent parade,
In the dance of our friendship, my steps are mislaid.
I hope one day soon, I'll find courage to say,
The love I hold for you, in my own fragile way.