The sword and the shield,
I take up both in earnest
For it is my duty to wield them,
And my pleasure to do so

A glinting blade
And a sturdy shield
Sharpened to it's peak,
absolute in it's protection

Tis better to defend than attack
For brutality is unbecoming
But one cannot have defense
Without attack preceding

But both I equip myself with
For my charge requires their duality
And without them both
I would fail my calling

My intent is to seek
That which is symbiotic to me
One who has need of prowess
While completing me as well

I offer my sword and my shield
Fierceness, and refuge
All I ask in return
Is that which makes me whole

Pursuing that mystical essence
To complete my trinity
A labyrinthine soul
Yet simple in it's meaning

Her who needs me
And who I so badly need
Solace for her
And a purpose for me

My sword and shield
I offer them passionately
If only to find her
My waiting princess

You should really get a refund
That thing's clearly broken
Something's not quite right
And nothing but lies it has spoken

That mirror is defective
Something's definitely wrong
It shows you someone weak
I see someone strong

I think I see the problem
Perhaps the ***** in the armor
It seems it was too much to handle
Because you're quite the charmer

There's the brightest of smiles
That can light up a room
Just one look at it now
Can banish all your gloom

I see an elegance too
One that's glory is unmatched
But the poor thing couldn't take it
And now it needs patched

So it's backwards, you see
And it only shows pain
It's supposed to reflect
but it's been given too much strain

Too much beauty it's seen
Almost abuse that it's taken
And the beauty is true
so don't be mistaken

So do keep it in mind
When it shows you it's deceits
It's not doing it's job
And clearly it cheats

It's true beauty you have
That could go unspoken
But you should really get a refund
'Cause that thing's clearly broke

Is it really so wrong
To covet thy neighbor
When they truly cannot see
what treasures lie before them?

Emaciated and broken,
As a starved wanderer I watch,
A man with a feast before him
Yet he turns up his nose

Through the emerald gaze
of a green-eyed monster I view
This disgraceful display of gifts
Woefully cast aside

This spectacle I witness
Confuses and astounds
For anyone can clearly see
The problem with this scene

Mortified, I stare
And with hunger, I despair
I wish the feast to be mine
But with none they will share

But with a glimmer of hope I will continue
And reflect on this sad, sad venue
One day I will sate this monster of mine
And no longer for the feast shall I pine

It was built for 2
My now lonely bed
But all those memories
Still fill my head

Sleepless nights
That haunt me
The warmth of her
That taunts me

I yern for the one
Who can fill this empty space
The one who can cure me
And bring love back to this place

I want the girl
Who too has her sleepless nights
I'll make them go away
Just let me hold you tight

It's lonely now
This bed made for 2
I wish I had you here
It's meant for me and you

I only want to be able
To call you mine
And I want you to be able
To respond to me in kind.

A match like ours
Is once in a blue moon
I can see it now
And I hope you'll see it soon.

We've not known each other long
But it feels like so much longer to me
It was chance that brought us together
But maybe we were meant to be

I'm just a lonely player 1
Will you be my player 2?
I want to get the high score together
I only wish you knew.

I'm sorry Mario,
But the princess is in another castle
You'll have to find another
I hope that's not too much hassle

I search long and hard
For the one I can save
I hope I find her soon
Before I reach a lonely grave

It seems the princesses
Have all gone away
No longer do they want
Me to come and save the day

What good's a hero
If there's no one to be saved?
I'll fall into obscurity
And slowly fade away.

Broken past
Like shattered glass
Present dim
Future grim

A venomous cloud has formed behind me
A blinding haze covers my face
My only hope is the light before me
Given perfect form, and divinity's grace

Prior pains ******* my course
Like an ivy on a tree
It binds, and holds me tightly
but the light shall set me free

Always forgive, never forget
Is a lesson I have learned
We must learn from the broken paths
Lest that we be spurned

The cloud serves as a reminder
The haze as a blurring lens
The light is what I strive for
This journey never ends

Slowly healing past
Like a deep-set wound
Present improving
Future blooming

Gather ‘round all
And let us tell the tale
Of an ill-fated night
That was destined to fail

Dressed in traditional garb
A suit and a tie
He left that night
And let out a sigh

Not wanting to go,
But with a promise to fulfill
He would be there
Even if him it would ****

He did it for her
‘Twas his only goal
But secretly he knew
It was also in hopes of feeling whole

And so he entered
With hopeful eyes
But what came next
Was to his surprise

The girl he looked for
She was not there
Instead she was replaced
With something he couldn’t bear

It was her alright,
But intoxicated
The night was for naught
And all hope faded

He goes on now,
Living, but broken-hearted
He loved her once
But it’s long departed

Holding her rose
She stands, waiting to plead her case
But I can see the pain
As it rushes over her face

Its thorns pierce her hand,
Yet she holds it in place
Blood dripping from the stem
Like the tears from her face

Hidden from view
Her rose is veiled
But now the time comes
And her face is paled

Its thorns pierce her hand,
Yet she holds it in place
Blood dripping from the stem
Like the tears from her face

Struggling to tell
Yet struggling more to conceal
Another day must pass
Until she unveils how she feels

Its thorns pierce her hand,
Yet she holds it in place
Blood dripping from the stem
Like the tears from her face

Her blood falls to the ground
In its brilliant, scarlet hue
But her rose remains concealed
And it seems there’s nothing left to do

Holding her rose
It’s all she has left
Grasping it tightly
Her life remains bereft

After the world falls
From underneath you
I will be the net to catch you

When you break down
And can’t do anything but cry
I will be your shoulder to cry on

After you fall apart
And collapse to the ground
I will be there to pick you up

Let yourself crumble
Let yourself shatter
I will be the one to put you back together after you splatter

When the world seems cold and lonely
And you feel like no one loves you
I will be the one to prove you wrong

When the cold envelopes you
And your mind fails you
Remember that you always have someone

When it feels like it’s over
And life is in shambles
Remember there is always someone to turn to

When the seclusion gets to be too much
And you’ve run out of strength
Remember that there’s always someone behind you

When you’re at the end of your rope
And it feels like your heart has betrayed you
Remember that someone’s heart beats only for you

When your emotions build up to bursting
And you can’t hold out any longer
Remember that there’s someone who will always listen

When the scars start to burn
And holding on longer only kills you slowly
Remember that someone shares your pain

When loneliness sets in
And it feels like no one understands
Remember that you are always, unconditionally, loved