THE GUARD

You’re the only one that I could ever meet

That would rather be called a bitch than something sweet.

You have a guard up that has no toll.

It surrounds your body and protects your soul.

You have a guard that likes to show its might.

You have a guard that, when crossed, can put up a fight.

You have a guard that keeps out all the pain.

You have a guard that is driving me insane.

No one can get close enough to know the real you.

The guard will keep people out, so they can’t make you blue.

To show that you care can sometimes cause rain.

But the guard is always there to block out the pain.

Your guard lets nothing get in.

Every time I get close, I get pushed back out again.

When your guard is up and blocking out the wrong,

It’s blocking out what’s right, such as a beautiful song.

In order to stop the hurt

The guard buries all feelings in the dirt.

The only thing that can get through to you is blood

And even then, you could end up in the mud.

I know if I work too hard to penetrate,

Things won’t go well for my fate.

I just need to articulate,

Bide my time and try to wait.

I know your guard is there to protect you from what’s bad.

On that point, I agree because I never want to see you sad.

I say that I would never hurt you as I stand by your guarded door.

You say you know, but you’ve heard it all before.

I need to figure a way past your guard.

Maybe if I planted some flowers in your yard.

Then maybe I’m just thinking too hard.

Maybe I should just try making friends with your guard.

STANLEY HENDRIX

11/05/08

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