Layer upon layer
my artificial skin grew
changing me harshly
into something new

No longer capable
of being touched or moved
my heart's now protected
it's shockproof

No one can reach it
only I hold the keys
to open up the layers
to let myself release

At least that’s what I thought
Until you came along
And taught me
to sing a different song

You dug up my heart
which was burried layers deep
Without access to a single key
you got to the deepest part of me

05/15/2002

Posted on 06/17/2002
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