Ally

Can you make my point, can you argue for me—

Can you destroy all the other stories—

Can I hold you up as a flag to wave—

Can I be the coward when you act so brave—

Can you save me from my ignorance—

Can I wash my hands in your common sense—

Can you take my place, can you hurt, can you bleed—

Can you take my life and die for me—

Can you be my hero instead of simply an inspiration—

Can you make up for all my failed imitations—

Can you drown while I hold my breath—

Can you feed me what's left—

Can you starve while I feast—

Can you take on the most, while I ignore the least—

Can you illuminate while I cower and cry—

Can you deliberate while I rush my goodbye—

Can you stand where I lie—

Can you do while I die—

Can you scream while I sigh—

Can you be my only alibi—

Can you be my ally?