A heart encased in icy walls, Where loneliness echoes in its halls. A long, cold winter he's endured, Each day a battle, barely cured. He sees them come and then depart, Leaving a void within his heart. He longs for warmth, a hand to hold, But fears the hurt, the story untold. Trust, a fragile bird with wings so frail, He cages it, fearing it will fail. For opening up is like a dare, To expose the wounds he keeps with care. A hug, a touch, a gentle embrace, Might shatter him, reveal his face. His tears, like rivers, long suppressed, Ready to flood, finding no rest. So he remains within his shell, A lonely boy, living in hell. Yearning for a love, sincere and pure, To mend his soul, forever sure. One day, perhaps, a ray of light, Will pierce the darkness, ever bright. And in that moment, he'll finally see, Love that sets him free.