...and promises to keep

This is what happens when you almost forget your wedding anniversary. You end up taking an unexpected half day at work, find a place to sit in the nearest bus stop, disconnect yourself from the noisy world outside, believe that you're no less than an Oscar Wilde, and try to work some magic to save yourself.

This is what I did this time. When written on an empty handmade card, it works like a charm. Saved my life (quite literally):



Let roses mock my cowardice,
Let vultures prey my fear,
Let the devil nail me upside down,
Let their arrows pierce my ear.
You stood by me when I needed you,
When I knew I was nothing,
You stood by me for who I am,
You made me kill my fear.

With you beside, I am myself,
Not a coward who doesn't care,
With you beside, I am myself,
The world I just don't care,
With you beside, I am myself,
No need for me to hide,
I'll nail the devil upside down, 
If you ever need me my dear.

Three years ago I took my vow,
That I'll be with you forever,
Three stanzas all I am right now,
my soul is yours to own.
Three years ago I made a promise,
A promise I will keep,
I'll stand by you for all years to come,
My dear dearest, my own.


-Vis