The scars turned silver
Like unmined veins
Down my sides
And despite the unkindness
I’ve been shown
A loving light
Remains in my eyes
And ragged with old wounds
I guard you
With the ferocity
Of wolves
Even when your strength
Exceeds mine
And I want nothing
Of pity
Trust that I have fight
Enough to chase the
Shadows from your
Heart
Feed me from your
Warm palm
And let me sleep close
Nothing hurts you
Not even me
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