Stone

I don't want to be stone

It crystallises my heart
And it freezes my body
It hollows me out
And it leaves me empty
There is nothing to fear
But there is nothing to feel

I don't want to be stone

Betrayed and hurt,
Crying and alone,
Abandoned for so long
Abused for so long
Is it such a shock?
That I should find nothing so appealing

I don't want to be stone

Compassion and passion
Love and hatred
Feelings I long for
Feelings I remember
Let me believe once more
Let me lie to myself again

I don't want to be stone

I am me,
Independent and reliable,
Mature and responsible,
Witty and alone,
But I don't want to be her
I must feel to live

I don't want to be stone

I want to know kindness
I want to know love
I want to know friendship
I want to know peace
I still believe
But I don't know anything

I want to be me again