There is one thing I have learned
That this sorry life has taught me
Time and time again
It is that when you are at a ******
Or lost in a dark abyss
The ones that you love most
And cherish above all the stars in the sky
They will not let you down
But that love will hurt
The knives will come pouring like water
Out of broken once love-kissed lips
They still promise to catch you
But they will not stand by your side
And when the waters rise above your eyes
The shall be your lighthouse
Where they used to be anchor
Once fun-filled careless words
Now guarded by white dragons
Holding back a beast you used to tame
And when the darkness comes they will not be the light
They will merely stare through the window
Watching from the night
I have told myself never to trust
No matter the cost
But the cost of not trusting is humble
Compared to when that trust is broken
So shattered pieces of glass
That my feet tread upon
Let the blood weave a trail
Of something deeper and more beautiful
And live your life for love
Something less that dutiful
I cannot teach you my lessons that I have learned
Merely show you the scars where I got burned
As each soul rises to heaven
Compared to a setting sun
So I will rise
And it shall be done
A final drink so bitter-sweet
A final breath a solemn treat
So love with all your heart but not with all your strength
For it will be your savior in your grave hour