Walls

The only reason I am so closed off 

is that no one ever knocks at my door.

On the rare occasion, when someone does stop by,

I am not prepared and don't know how to react.

I keep the majority of my problems packed away,

in fear that I will scare off my listener.

In the end, nothing for me has changed

because I have forgotten how to open up.

I close the door behind them as they exit

and return to life as if they hadn't come at all.