*A Heart of Stone*

In the depths of my soul, a fire once burned
A flame of hope and love, that yearned and learned
But now, it's reduced to ashes and pain
A heart of stone, where love cannot remain

The memories of joy, now taunt and tease
A bittersweet reminder, of what could never be
The laughter, the tears, the whispers in the night
All silenced now, by the darkness of my plight

I've been wounded, betrayed, and left to bleed
By those who claimed to love me, but only sought to deceive
Their words, a poison, that infected my mind
Leaving me with scars, that will forever be aligned

My heart, once open, now fortified and strong
A shield of armor, that guards against the wrong
I've learned to distrust, to question every motive
To protect myself, from the pain that they provoke

But in this fortress, I'm trapped and alone
A prisoner of bitterness, with no place to call home
I long to break free, to shatter this stone
To rediscover love, and let my heart be known

Yet, the fear of hurt, the risk of being betrayed
Keeps me locked in this darkness, night and day
A heart of stone, where love cannot reside
A soul, tormented, by the bitterness inside.
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This is nice well written
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