I wrote a story to the world...

I wrote a story to the world

then watched it burn to ashes

I sought to leave my mark

but made very little effort

I sought every right decision

but felt more when I fell

Of myself, I gave you nothing

of myself, I took it all

I let the silence bind me

no fight was worth the voice

I pray your fate my child

might be heard despite the noise

I long for peace and comfort

but here my soul stands weak

Of strength, I gave you nothing

of strength, I took a knee

I envy you my daughter

the wings you sprout are strong

I pray you know these tears

are not at all your fault

I took your sword my son

and hid it from your strength

I left you emptyhanded

and yet you brave the day

But, I write to you again today

in hopes this time be different

I speak with honest lips and words

and pray you'll get the message

I am without a shred of proof

there is nothing I can offer you

of hope, I fall and waiver

of hope, I plead for you

I wrote a story to the world

then watched it burn to ashes

I swear that I had hopeful dreams

but let them all be severed

I took you as a criminal

and there I let you stay

of hope, I gave you nothing

of hope, I took your day