This is How it Goes

Never needing, never wanting,
Only thinking when I must
And only feeling when you make me.
I lost my faith in the world,
I lost my trust and desire
All on the day they hurt you.

It was unneeded and uncalled for,
But brave you stood as it was done.
When I found you, sprawled there,
I couldn't get you to me faster.
You looked at me as you smiled
Never letting the pain dull you.

The tears came to my eyes
As I held you gently in my arms,
I expected you to cry out, but no sound.
You just looked at me and told me
This is how it goes, everyday,
This is the life you were given.

I do not understand, not one bit,
And I will not take your words, no.
This is not how it should go,
And your life should not be given...
It should be chosen, savored, and lived;
You should make the final choice, always.

But instead I sit here, legs folded,
Your wounds crying onto my legs,
My brave little love, a strong smile.
A heart of gold shielded within,
Without a choice but to live in danger,
I will stay by your side forever, always.