#slg writes

I am the Knight.

Your words are like knives and your eyes are like daggers.

Stabbing, piercing, penetrating.

No armor could protect me from your attacks-

These wounds are not physical in nature.

My defenses did nothing to shield me from you.

They did not slow you. They did not stop your advances.

They did not prevent you from exploiting my weaknesses.

I waved the white flag but you did not accept my surrender.

I am wounded. I am weak.

You cannot seem to see that I am on your side.

You question my allegiance.

You undermine my truth and fear my loyalty.

But I will not yield. I will not retreat.

I am and always will be your warrior.

Once this pain has subsided I will rise again.

I will rise again to stand beside you, always with you.

I defend your honor and curse my pride.

You are the treasure the dragon defends and I am the knight.

I will slay whatever opposition comes before me in pursuit of you.

Even if that opposition comes from within you.

My determination may lead me to my demise.

But I will sacrifice until the end.

Until there is light in your eyes again.

Until you feel safe tucked in your bed.

Until you sleep soundly knowing that I keep you.

Until you wake and know love.

I will honor you.

I will defend you.

Even if you are the greatest adversary I face-

With honor, my love, I keep you.