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.

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