I Remain

How crass you stand before me with 
No blood to fuel your fame, 
How dare you wield such flippancy 
Without requisite shame, 
Your very existence becomes my sacred 
Mission's bane, 
You bow to kiss my hand 
And I ignore ignited flame

How I'm moved to meet you 
Untouched I do remain

To some it seems foreign why I 
Would steely forge ahead, 
This land entrusted to me knows 
Not of hallowed secrets

I'll keep it to myself 
While your brave eyes swim in my head, 
Your charm can not distract me from 
The path I'm born to tread

How I'm thrilled to know you 
Unaffected I remain, 
How I've learned to like you 
Undeterred I do remain

Less daunting as team 
You unlikely king by my side 
And me so much better for trusting you

My hand over your heart while you 
Keep hindrances at bay, 
Color me surprised by 
How our union saves the day

How I've grown to need you 
As my solo journey fades, 
How I love to love you 
And how loyal I remain

I remain...