However Worn

Verse One:
This infirmity of seeing far too much
Has caused in me such an affinity
I fear that I have crossed a line of trust
cnd who am I that you should trust me
In any way you do not know me
cnd this inordinance of care
Bears witness to the ways you have disarmed me
Verse Two:
It would appear you are enveloped
By a coterie of women
Strong and protective
Noble, caring and committed
It makes me feel that I can somehow
Maybe trust you to the fates
cnd they will be there to keep you fed and rested
Stable, loved and safe
Chorus:
cnd please believe me when I tell you
This I want for you and nothing more
I would release my weary soul out to protect you
Blanket upon you, However worn
I will be your brother I will cover you
cnd keep you out of sight
Of grasping hands
Of grasping hands
Including mine
Including mine
Verse Three:
cnd I have tried to get a sense of how
Distinctly complicated you are
cs I gather bits prose and light and shadow from afar
cnd I see so much of myself in you
That now I cannot help but to assimilate impressions
cs I tend this vivid phantom
Chorus (Repeat)
Verse Four:
cnd as I close you in between the pages
Of this most peculiar passage
Know that all of my age and wisdom
Held the challenge of this reverie
cnd, oh, how it has so bewilderingly changed me
cnd it will remain forever such a poignant part of me
Chorus (Repeat)