SCARS

My body carries scars

from all the times I've stood in your place and protected you.

My heart carries scars

from all the times you hit me and I never hit you back.

My eyes carry scars

from all the times that I hit you, and you never hit me back.

My conscience carries scars

from all the times I've let you down,

and I've never made it up to you.

Between all these mournful scars,

I ache with every step.

But I'll stay by your side

and I'll always be your friend.

Though these scars may leave their mark

and leave my life enpained,

they'll never sway me, and I'll never leave you,

for my heart has your name engraved.

It's both the worst and as well the deepest of my internal scars,

but it's also my favorite, and I'd never let it go.

I love you.