Six Ears

Stay down, or it’ll only hurt worse. I can’t mend a mistake that I caused first. “Forgive the sinner, but don’t forget, You won’t get into heaven.” Fight back; I swear I’ll let my guard down. Let you get one in for the next round. Far beyond the grace of good faith, I let it in; I let it win. …I’m sorry it all caught up to you. A curse; a burden of stolen youth. I should have followed you when you asked me to. I should have never let myself fall into, A pattern; a cycle of seeking a higher power. I laughed when you called me a coward, But maybe you’re right. Let’s call it a night. I can’t forget your face; An image I’d give anything to replace. Betrayed by my own hand; It happened once, but won’t happen again. …I’m sorry it all caught up to you. A curse; a burden of stolen youth. I should have followed you when you asked me to. I should have never let myself fall into, A pattern; a cycle of seeking a higher power. I laughed when you called me a coward, But maybe you’re right. Let’s call it a night. You carved my name into that stone; I swore as long as it remained, I’d keep my watch over your home, Until I’d one day fill the space. But I guess that’s just how it goes, When you test the throes of fate. I felt the life depart your eyes; I never got the chance to say… …I’m sorry it all caught up to you. A curse; a burden of stolen youth. I should have followed you when you asked me to. I should have never let myself fall into, A pattern; a cycle of seeking a higher power. I laughed when you called me a coward, But maybe you’re right. Let’s call it a fuckin’ night.