This is why...

She took me by the arms that clear starry night.
Held me close as she made my world bright,
echoing a prayer that made me feel alright.

Love her, I did, who stood patiently by my side,
on that cold day when I was stripped of my pride.
Vexed I was and a slave to tears that hadn't dried.
Every night since then I laid in your arms and cried.
So long it took for those voices to go back and hide.

My dear, I love you, as much, as you love me.
Even those dark voices, that laugh with glee,
they won't harm you, I solemnly promise thee.

One day, I'll make you smile. I give you my word.
One day, I'll make you proud. I give you my word.