Castles and Walls

Castles.
They are built for protection
Of someone or something
Against someone.
Or something.


Walls.
There are shameful walls
Throughout our History.
They divide,
They protect,
They shield harmful attacks.


I built up a wall
All around me,
So I don’t have to show people
My true self.
The weak me,
The me in need of love,
Of caring.


Until I find my castle.

Cátia Ribeiro