My Body is a Temple not a Hotel

Heather Smith

Apr 13

1 min read

Brick by brick I build this wall around my temple my heart.

Broken I build these barriers that should have stood from the start.

After continuing to shift my structure I realize what I've done.

I've been remodeling to please the masses when it should have been only for One.

By: Heather Alaine Smith

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