Suprised was I to not be shunned
but chosen as the trusted one
to hide the darkness from the sun
that question yet unanswered

I found my strength in dying breaths
of passing life and secrets kept
the burden of a last request
so fragile life unreckoned

Perhaps its meant that I not know
but take to task this line I tow
and though I cry it will not show
I'll hold myself unbroken