Heartache

Fight or run away; safer if you stay

I’m protecting you; I promise it’s true

I won’t let you leave; they’re all filled with greed

All they really need is your soul

Fight or run away; safer if you stay

I’m protecting you; I promise it’s true

I won’t let you leave; they’re all filled with greed

I know what’s best for you, my child

I can’t look, I must avert my gaze

Fight or run away; safer if you stay

I’m protecting you; I promise it’s true

I won’t let you leave; they’re all filled with greed

I’m trapped in my protective haze

I can’t let you go; no one has to know

It is never clear; why you are left here

I can’t bring myself to hurt you

Innocent and merciful young child

I can’t see how or why it was that you were exiled

Every time you look into my eyes

For your troubles I apologize

All they really need’s your soul

I know what is best for you

I did not expect; you to leave me yet

I thought you might stay; for another day

My eyes start to glaze; every time we lock gazes

I know that it’s wrong; but follow along

It may be selfish; but it’s for the best

Tears forming quickly; I can’t let another one die

Bandage on your face; a stick in your hand

That look of confusion in your eyes

What are you trying to prove this way?

My eyes start to glaze; every time we lock gazes

Determination; it rests in your heart

Know it’s waiting to tear me apart

But it seems you continue sparing me

I can’t handle another death

I accept your merciful regards

Though I don’t deserve such niceties coming from you

I’m sorry for putting you through this

I hope you’ll survive on your own

Hug you goodbye and let you go