Sometime around when we were sixteen I fell from the roof As we sat there together The thump of my crashing body Loud enough to wake your whole street And yet there was no alarm The Witching Hour.
You slid down slowly From the roof where we visit And held my head on your thighs as I curled in to a protective ball And stroked my hair As I sobbed in to the night
You lifted me Oh so gingerly Up to your room On to your bed And cleaned my injured skin And hugged me as cleared My tearful eyes
I fell asleep that night Your warm breath on neck Blowing away my insecurities The bandage you wove Across my scratches and bruises Ensures I am alright Your strong hand on my side Ensures you won't let harm come ever again Our promise
I look back on the night When we were just sixteen And I remember no pain Just your strong hand And your warm breath And I know I am safe.