i will not lock
my heart in a box
as if it were
a safe
i will not issue
keys and codes
for you to enter
my space
i will not wall
with brick and mortar
to cover up
my face
i will wear
my heart upon my skin
as if it were
my race
i will not lock
my heart in a box
as if it were
a safe
i will not issue
keys and codes
for you to enter
my space
i will not wall
with brick and mortar
to cover up
my face
i will wear
my heart upon my skin
as if it were
my race