Disclaimer: I do not own bleach.

A/N: I was inspired by a line of poetry in vol. 17.


The Cries of a Frozen Heart

Some would say Byakuya is cold and frozen

Due to the emotionless path he's chosen

His heart is like a block of ice

Making his demeanor anything but nice

He has chilled to the bone

Choosing to battle life's struggles alone

His past was painful

Making emotional connections disdainful

Emotions are the root of pain, in his eyes

But even frozen, his heart still cries

Reaching out through the pain

Thawing a little each time she says his name

He needs her back

Yoruichi, his demon cat

His heart knows too much of struggle and strife

Yet, it still believes her kiss breathes life

Byakuya's heart is losing to his mind

A mind stuck on rewind

He barely remembers the joyful days of play

Instead relives the sorrowful day she ran away

His mind is winning and he remains frozen

While his heart is tearing from a love unspoken