I swore on my life it's true

That if the creator had to choose between me and you

That he would rip me from this orb of green and blue

I saw you torn open

Helpless

Not a clue

I watched you enter this world and found only sorrow as my joy was ripped from my chest

No reunion for you placed at your mothers breast

A cage of plastic and strangers

I did the best I could

No good outlook just danger

I sat with chin up and said I'm fine

My heart was glued to my spine

Every breath paralyzed my brain

As I looked at you in such pain

I swore to the God of Abraham, and every deity that I could think of that I should like to trade my place with you

Should a sacrifice be made, I should be the lamb of pride in your stead

Here you are now all smiles with your favorite toys

Dinosaurs, cars, and animals just like all little boys

My hourglass flipped that day as I prayed

Know now that if I leave I would of like to have stayed

I do not go happily but rejoice that my final act

Will be in finally honoring my pact