I Am A Rock

I heard this song on the radio tonight, and I just couldn't help but notice how it relates to my current position in life. I mean, feel free to ignore the part about love, because my love will never die.

My friends, I will never hate you, and I will never even get entirely mad at you....but yet, I still get angry every once in a thousand years. I know that you guys will read this, so know that I've gotten over it. I'm still not happy about it...but yet....it'll be ok.


I Am A Rock (2:51)
P. Simon, 1965
Released on Sounds of Silence


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
Well I've heard the word 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