bulwarked

if I lay out the boundaries
my strong, impenetrable fortress
carefully baring every door
am I safe?

if my dwelling has the latest
cutting edge security system
even lasers and hair triggers
am I secure?

I can outline every safe zone
build walls that none can scale
but if my heart lies out there
I am at risk.

to what I give my heart
I will treasure without fail
and should that thief come knocking
I will open.

either I can lock my heart away
or give it to One whom I trust
no other option remains for me
to be unassailable.