The Blood & The Bones

your name
lives in metal on my wrist
and carried in deep pockets
of my heart
spoken when the drink is poured
and my memories get the best of me
I want to scream it to the world
to tell them about you
but I am scared it falls on deaf ears
dishonering your sacrifice
when they don’t want to hear it
so I carry you with me
the price you paid

the day you left

and the day you came
the story

of all you gave
I will keep it close to me

I will keep it safe

And I promise

I will never forget

your name

the blood
& the bones