Frozen Echoes

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.