Safety

i once rested in a coffin made of glass

i could never sleep
but i was safe
the glass kept me separate
the glass let me keep watch

but i was young and i did not know
that glass can shatter
slicing and stinging

i built a fortress
stone walls so smooth and strong
no glass to be found

but i was young and did not know
that stone can crumble
cutting and crushing

i climbed a tree
thick with foliage
hidden in its depth
no glass or stone to be found

but i was young and i did not know
that trees can fall
bruising and breaking

i am old and now i know
no glass, stone, or wood
can keep me safe

only I can do that.