A winter's 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 But 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