You are my warrior
though you are not exactly
as I imagined you would be
for you are no dark knight
riding the winds of shadow
that is not you at all
do you ever realize
my only love
how bright it is
that light within you
how many battles you win
without sword
or fear
if only I could take away
the things of this life
that seek to harm you
there should never be
pain in your heart
or tears in your eyes
but is a life without struggle
truly lived
and I wonder
would I ever be happy
with a knight content
spending all his time
polishing his armor
perhaps your armor is tarnished
but your soul is bright
and your heart is mine
©Karen Damon 03/2004
for Bobby
