I’ve never seen you like this before,
As a little girl in the corner of a round room, bawling;
Loveless and helpless, silenced, forgotten,
You scared me awake when I saw you;
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I’m sorry, I’m afraid to step closer
Because I will not know how to hold you:
I do not have the words to console you
Nor the gentle touch of basic compassion;
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Forgive me, I can’t run to your rescue
To lead you out of this vicious circle;
Like a fortress, I’m built to protect you
Until the day you outgrow my tall walls;
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And till that day, I promise to guard you,
To keep you safe while your strength is growing,
To slay for you a million demons – or saints,
Because you are all that matters;
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My hands and weapons will never tire,
I will not falter at the sight of blood nor pain –
To give you all the time that you need to
Remember I’m a dream you are dreaming;
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Wake up, wake up, wake up,
To your freedom!