Hail

You had no right to make me cry when I picked up all your tears

Maybe I didn’t always win, but I’ve battled all your fears

I stood guard at your heart and I would’ve done it for years

I was stupid enough to love and never hold you in arrears

You had no right to make me stumble when I broke your fall

Maybe I was weak at times but I’ve helped you build your wall

I’d take every bullet meant for you until the wounds made me crawl

I’m stupid enough to still be loyal to you after it all

You have all the right to leave me when there’s poison in my mind

Maybe you saw me as a mere ally, decided to leave me behind

I’m clearly not your best, not your safest, not your kind

Still I’m stupid enough to wait for your mercy, resigned