I Am a Rock (Alternate Version)

A winters day In a deep and dark December I am alone Gazing from my window to the streets below On a freshly fallen silent shroud of snow

I am a rock I am an island

I've built walls A fortress deep and mighty That none may penetrate I have no need of friendship; friendship causes pain It's laughter and it's loving I disdain

I am a rock I am an island

Don't talk of love Well I've heard the words before It's sleeping in my memory I won't disturb the slumber Of feelings that have died If I never loved I never would have cried

I am a rock I am an island

I have my books And my poetry to protect me I am shielded in my armor Hiding in my room, safe within my womb I touch no one and no one touches me

I am a rock I am an island

And a rock feels no pain And an island never cries