Caged

You say this cage
Is for my own protection
That I'll kill myself
Left to my own devices

I am reckless and wild
Need to be watched
Everyone around me
Preventing an explosion

If my heart is too soft
I cannot handle myself
Others around me
Guard me from pain

Why freeze my heart
It will only shatter faster
In a million pieces
It cannot be put together

Save me from embarrassment
Let no one get close
Make me a cold person
Rip my heart from my chest

You say this cage
Protects me from myself
But what is the use
If I still cry behind these bars

I just cannot help caring
Not anymore than being kind
Stop me from being friendly
And I shall forever weep in my mind