a sword and shield, you'd do it for him
the reason you live, the why of your breath
his name in your voice is like a hymn
fully worthy of love, worthy of your death
his cold hands linger around my skin
tracing freckles, lights upon the night sky
something i can't name is growing within
much care for just a tool, i can't tell why
careful, a thumb brushes over old scars
worried eyes look at me, looking like stars
i bite my tongue, i taste metal rust
what is inside me, it's too much to trust
i know the truth, yet i fall for deceit
with poisoned words fall from his lips
it would be my demise to want more
for i am just a guard, just a pawn of war
i know those claws could tear me apart
i won't stop it, hold him close to my heart
was i crying? he wipes away my tears
quiet and soft, he soothes my fears
am i an idiot, making a mistake?
… am i the fool for loving a snake?