Her Downfall

Happiness knocks, but she locks the door.
She can't do it, not to be hurt again like before.
Love screams, but it's all she has to fear.
So she blocks out the world, pretends not to hear.
But arms wrap around her, in a warm embrace.
And she opens her eyes, to see a beautiful face.
Staring at her, ready to help her heal.
Whispering softly, "Don't be afraid of how you feel."
Tears fill her eyes, and she feels something inside of her again.
Telling her, that things are different now, than they were then.
And she needs to let go, and allow herself to smile.
Through the tears she whispers, "I haven't been unafraid in awhile."
But a gentle kiss, can change it all.
And when lips part, love is once again her greatest downfall.