I Am a Rock

A winter's day in a deep and dark December I am alone Gazing from my window to the street below On a freshly fallen , silent shroud of snow I am a rock I am an island Don't talk of love Well, I've heard the word before It's sleeping in my memory Don't disturb the slumber Of feelings that have died If I never loved, I never would have cried I am a rock I am an island I build walls A fortress deep and might That none may penetrate I have no need of friendship Friendship causes pain It's laughter and it's loving I disdain I am a rock I am an island I have my books And my poetry to protect me I am shielded in my armor Hiding in my room, safe within my womb I touch no one and no one touches me I am a rock I am an island And a rock feels no pain And an island never cries I am a rock I am an island I am a rock I am an island