Like Shattered Glass

My heart has been broken Like shattered glass That lay scattered on the floor And had to be swept up so that not one single particle Be left visible To the naked eyes Or touches the smooth skin, Like a dagger in any given day Before feet could cross The threshold of this door! ... Hey you! Watch your steps! Splinters still remain Painful and undetected- watch your step! Deep cuts left unprotected Due to carelessness of my own... Now, feeling badly hurt, Being sharply touched, I must take precautions Before I surrender true feelings, I must also scrutinize everyone Before I totally give in Avoiding to fall apart again, . Rejecting a life Of distrust and pain... ©All Rights Reserved-2012