So strong I built my citadel

And dwelt therein - alone.

I mattered not who came to call.

I paid attention to none.

Having been betrayed before

None but He could enter in.

The only entrance was the door

To admit my love for Him.

Suddenly there came a fear.

Somehow I seemed to sense

That there was a stranger here,

In spite of my defense,

Who had assailed and taken

Possession of my being.

My castle was forsaken

Each inhibition fleeing.

I could not understand

How such could come about.

I had watched so carefully

Both within - - and without.

I thought it over and over.

Aha! - - I comprehend.

You came through the very door