I Failed You

I came to you “broken”

And saw that you were broken too.

You opened your doors to “fix” me,

And although I agreed, it was because

I saw that it was you I was to save.

I recognized the Thing squatting within you

I shined my light to drive the demon out,

And while it writhed and twisted in pain

You chastised me for being too bright.

I acted the way you expected –

Crazier than you.

I stayed asleep, much easier by far

Than to be awake and see the scars,

The scars that scored your soul

Left from It’s poisoned claws.

I took my leave of you

Bereft of strength and will,

Angry that I couldn’t help.

No matter how hard I tried

I couldn’t get past your stubborn pride.

You couldn’t quite see the saving hand

Kept outstretched and waiting.

But now I’ve gone

And the bond is fading

While you give in to the twisted, blackened thing.

I still hope and pray

Even when others believe It’s there to stay.

I punish myself,

I blame myself

For my complete and utter failure to help.

I failed you my friend,

My love my heart,

I failed to defeat the demon

That is now tearing you apart.