You stood there, <br />Hands thrust deep in pockets <br />Not trusting yourself in case... <br />You stood there, <br />Trying to maintain some self control <br />But I could see your inward struggle. <br />You stood there, <br />Looking deep into my eyes <br />Challenging, <br />What was staring you in the face... <br />You stood there still, <br />Eyes downcast as were your defenses... <br />While you stood there you were Unconsciously showing me <br />How vulnerable you really are... <br />Behind the mask you wear <br />With all pretence you share <br />Is a man slowly dying of fear... <br />Scared of being released from within <br />The walls you build around yourself.<br /><br />Irina Whitford<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/there-you-stood/
