Strength to Keep Him Bound

Strength to Keep Him Bound

I am the one who stands by your side
For it was my shoulder where you laid your head and cried
I held you in my arms as you continued to weep
Soon the night went still and I looked down to find you asleep
I see only an angel when I look deep into your eyes
And I pray when you look in mine, you don't see the devil that lies
Deep in the depths of this soul that is mine
His flame burns hotter each and every night
With each passing moment I sink further from the light
When will it stop...I ask myself again
Will the pain cease to exist with the help from a friend
Without you, he can release the anger at will
There is no stopping him for this beast shall kill
Am I to accept the defeat of one's own
Mind through a battle where there is no right or wrong
I fear for your safety, for he may cause you harm
I stare at his reflection as I hold you in my arms
What would I do if it was you he ever hurt
Pain seared through my head then blood dripped on my shirt
If I could do one thing, then it was you I had to save
I placed you on the couch as his reflection began to fade
I wiped the blood from my nose then bent down for a single kiss
And as I ran out the door, I could hear him begin to hiss
Clouds hid the moon and everything became dark
I feel to my knees the moment I entered the park
My ears began to ring so deafening was the sound
"Please God I beg you, give me the strength to keep him bound"