Crumbling

I'm strong.
I'm stronger than this.
You can't break these walls.

We two
Lean on separate sides
Of my brick wall that is
Surrounding my mind,
My safety,
My emotions.
You're wailing your arms at it,
Punching until your knuckles bleed,
Throwing your small body at it,
Screaming until your lungs give out.
But I won't let you cross.
Harder I push,
Supporting my wall.
I stack more bricks,
I make it taller,
Thicker.
No one shall pass.

I won't grow weak.

Gritting my teeth,
Squeezing shut my eyes,
Ignoring shaking arms,
And I stand on my knees.
I'm pushing you away.