Valerie

With blackened palms I rise from the ashes as the last one standing. The only one left on this forsaken planet who understands what its like to live in the arms of the one I love. With bleeding hands I pry you away from the demons of the world. All the things on this earth than can harm you. With bloodshot eyes, I look into yours as I collapse into your lap. I fought so hard to have you and I grow weary from the battle. With blood drenched ears which have heard the lies of the world, I listen to the sound of your voice. I hear your words and I smile. As my heart is torn from my chest, I realize I still stand, fighting the war for you. Bleeding from head to toe, I wage war against all who will hurt you. I stare into your eyes as my heart fails to beat just one last time. With tired feet, I stand. And with blooded arms, I wrap myself around you. As I walk away, all my wounds are healed. As the last man standing, you give me your heart. You wash my hands and you let me rest on you. When I wake from my slumber, you're still by my side. Fighting a battle for me. I wake and I rise, and I pick up my sword. Fighting for us side by side