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And yet I fear my own, I fear their rejection of my affection, I fear being seen as vulnerable. So I build a hard shell around. A cocoon of safety. Rendering me invincible and alone. And I walk amongst the masses, Invisible and insignificant. Incapable of empathy. Apathetic of emotions. I risk being seen aloof. Because to feel what they feel, I will have to break open my heart. Leaving me fragile and unarmed. Giving them a chance to bruise. And that risk I can not take. ...