I WAS THERE

I WAS THERE IN THE MIDST OF THE BATTLE IN
THE MIDST OF THE STORM.
IN ALL OF ITS FURY I KEPT YOU FROM HARM.


THROUGH THE EONS OF TIME
I HID YOU IN THE SHADOW OF MY WINGS
IN MY SECRET PLACE IN MY PAVILLION.


IF IT WASN'T A SOLDIER
IT WAS A HELPLESS CHILD
A FORGOTTEN SENIOR AN ABUSED WIFE.
A HOMELESS PERSON CRYING IN THE NIGHT
AND ALL DRESSED UP AND NO WHERE TO GO.

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