From tender years you took me for granted
But still I deigned to wander through your lungs
While you were sleeping soundly in your bed
(Your drapes were silver wings; your shutters flung)
I drew the poison from the summer's sting,
And eased the fire out of your fevered skin
I moved in you and stirred your soul to sing;
And if you'd let me, I would move again
I've danced 'tween sunlit strands of lover's hair;
Helped form the final words before your death
I've pitied you and plied your sails with air;
Gave blessing when you rose upon my breath
And after all of this, I am amazed,
That I am cursed far more than I am praised