Redeemer

No matter the outcome, I will always refuse to let you go.

Leave me your drunken swagger.

Leave me your twisted anger.

Leave me your vile hatred.

Leave me your mindless strain.

Give me your broken moments.

Give me your unsatisfied heart.

Give me your shattered pieces.

Give me your scattered mess.

Let me be your beacon,

So that I may burn all that led you astray,

And return you to goodness.

Let me be your crutch,

So that I may carry your pain,

And return you to happiness.

Let me be your soldier,

So that I may fight your war with you,

And return you to simpler times.

As I do this though,

You may watch me fall,

And I may take your place,

But let it be known,

I was your saving grace,

And ultimately your final redeemer.

Author's Note

After all, we are all each others last hope.

Reviews

[Tai Ryens]

'Twas intriguing because I've always been under the thought that we are our own savior; eventually, all will leave to save themselves. Never comes a moment I don't ponder why affection pushes the borders of the need to save oneself. Well done.

[Riley Bray]

You seem like an "all for one," type of person, which normally I would be as well. I just felt like there are so many people that act this way, my ex best friend included, that I would try it from this perspective. I must say, your reviews are always very thought provoking, thanks a ton!

[Tai Ryens]

"All for one" type of person? I'm afraid I've never heard the term.

[Riley Bray]

It means basically what you said, or in other words people should save themselves.

[Tai Ryens]

In a way, I am. To make things mighty complicated, I'd fight tooth &'nail to save what I refer as part of me, such as my lover, and my best friend.

[Riley Bray]

A respectable quality, for sure...and one that I believe we share.