The barriers of pain

I see all the anger you build
The beast hidden inside
Pretending things are alright
When reality shows you fight
The icyness that holds your heart
Allowing all the bitterness
To cloud the good you once had
Nobody claims to love you
Through the hatred you shroud

I see the softness you can have
The small flicker of happiness
It doesn't melt if you smile
Nor fade at gentle touches
It just exists beneath
All the negative walls you built
Just waiting for the right souls
To welcome in