Everything was going as planned:
Marble structures soaring high,
Intruder alarms in place –
a fortress worthy of pride.
One day, the defences were lax –
a hole was poked in a wall!
Someone was looking inside,
and a voice began to call.
The hole grew larger, bringing light.
The gentle voice was clearer;
contact was made with the outside,
and the intruder drew nearer.
She stepped into the room with me
and I warily watched her.
She awakened hidden things
I didn’t want to remember.
These walls still provide some refuge.
Many are broken and charred.
She can come in any time –
with others, I’m still on guard!
Dear lady, you’ve changed my life,
and freely given me love.
Never thought I could feel again,
or even see the sun above!
