Before You Fall

In the midst of silence

a flame lights in my heart,

longing for desire

as I have done from the start.

And when it comes to me,

rain falls down my head.

Rather than lust,

I am crying instead.

I try to be happy

as the skies fall to grey.

The lingering solitude

pushes me astray.

You hold me close

in your concern.

It has come to show

that you have learned:

I am alone,

paralyzed in grief.

Almost gone,

I begin to speak:

I never meant to do anything wrong.

Hopefully you will read this song.

An apology denied,

I will deserve.

It has come to show what you have learned:

I am dead,

a passing soul,

and in the great realm,

I shall play my role:

I will watch over you.

My spirit stays there.

Alongside you,

and with my heir.

And yes, I look mortal.

You see me every day,

but sometimes

the lingering solitude will push me astray.

And in my loyalty,

I will call

to die again (over and over)

before you fall.