Once loving words turn hateful Warmth succumbs to frigid frost The greatest joy becomes dull While tomorrow's hope is lostThis has been the life I know A truth always and constant And so my defenses grow Walls built to house a giantTo keep others protected Safe from my own inner gray And myself from future dread But there is a price to payA lover’s sensual grace A bright smile in gratitude Or merely a warm embrace All giv...