The Toll We Pay

I didn’t think I could do it.

I thought that I would fail.

To my surprise I did it.

I survived this dreadful tale.

I’m stronger than I thought.

I didn’t even fall.

But now around my heart

I had to build a wall.

I can survive anything.

But what will be the cost?

Is it worth remaining

if my soul is lost?

Is that the toll we pay

just for getting older?

The heart continues beating

but everyday grows colder.

One thought on “The Toll We Pay”

Interesting question! It’s easy to get colder as we age, life can have so many disappointments, and I find it gets harder to believe in anything after a while And knowing that all earthly life is temporary doesn’t help much. But maybe were not meant to believe in temporary things, but just learn how to enjoy the moments and move on when we have to. But why that’s the hardest thing to do, I’m not sure! I’m quite good at surviving and coming through stronger, but there’s always this feeling that even though strength has been acquired, there’s also some damage left behind too, and that can be very hidden. I’m sure I have a little black box I keep them all in, I need to have a rummage through every now and then! 😉