I am a Grey Rock
Caustic remarks bounce off my
Dull exterior.
Immovable, I
Scorn attempts to chip away
My peace–what nonsense!
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Impenetrable
Foolishness merely washes
O’er my stone-cold face.
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Impervious to
Noxious fumes, acid rain, I
Neither faint nor quake.
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Impregnable, I'm
A fortress, refuge of joy
Thieves repelled, thwarted.
My granite remains
A peak of indifference
To helter skelter.
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My sleek form rises
In the heights, I craft my nest.
Venomous beasts foiled.
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My mountain towers
Where ugly monsters recoil
At my summit calm.
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My rocky shoal shall
Shipwreck your divisive plots--
No match for Scylla.
Should you find yourself
Between a rock and hard place
I am that Grey Rock.
Author's Note: If like me, you struggle with toxic and abusive individuals in your life, the Grey Rock method (found here if you would like more information) has proven invaluable in my personal interactions and growth.
About the Creator
LJ Pollard
As long as I can remember, I've been writing and sharing stories. Writing and storytelling, whether it be a humorous poem composed in five minutes, or an epic fantasy told over several novels, brings meaning and joy to life.
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Gorgeous LJ!