this place is coarse
a fearful child lives in
sniffels and shivers within
his own universe
deep as the deepest ocean
are his eyes
he detects every motion
and sees through all lies
he chose to feel less
terrified of his softness
he hated seeing vividly
frightened by his sensitivity
on a tiny, distant island
he built a wall made of diamonds
ripped off pieces of his crystal heart
so he wouldn't fall apart
