For my step father: One who promised so much and took even more... |
Wolf In Shining Armor He rode so tall upon his mount Whose coat seemed white and pure, I did not know from whence he came Nor what land he headed to. Mine eyes were caught by his gallant gaze As he stretched his weary frame, Mine heart was stilled as his voice I heard Like a thunder before the rain. Was this he For whom I’d spent much time upon my knees? Was this he Sent to help us flee from the reality of that time? I could not see how one like he Would take us far away from here, For a man like he So strong and free, my dad would never be. Before my mind these thoughts had held He’d slipped softly to the ground, His eyes met mine and stayed awhile As though a home they’d finally found. This man I loved and called my dad Stood so high from where I lay, Mine eyes were caught by his once more And with passion I began to pray. My prayers no longer sought from God A man to unshackle us from our shame, For this man had so completely switched Our chains for ‘cuffs of pain. Mine eyes were blinded from this truth ‘Til he’d left for another land, Yet this man, I think, he stole my soul He took from me my hope. He ripped my heart from within my chest And he gave my mind the need to float - To float upon the slightest breeze To remain just beyond my grasp. My mind to me it feels so strange Like a vapour which can never last, The only thing there is left for me Is to stand and confront this past. |