Walls

layer by layer
the walls are built.
 Ice
    Stone
          Brick
a medley of materials
stacked
one
atop another
each for a specific purpose.
 Ice not to feel
    Stone not to care
          Brick for strength.
 moss pushes through
to soften
add serenity.
but still they stand firm
serving their purpose.
 Ice to repel
    Stone to reject
          Brick to withstand
a garden lies hidden
hesitant and
wounded.
yet it continues to grow
protected by
 Ice
    Stone
          Brick.
someday, One will come with the strength
the patience
to slowly tear down the walls
to reveal and care for
the beauty within.
 Ice can melt
    Stone can crack
          Brick can crumble
Someday.
but for now, the walls remain.