The Shift

Promises made and all sworn with pride
Never to stray far from your side
Never stray far from your side

As the days grew longer
Nothing much mattered to me
Resentment was leading the endless display
Shoulders were held down
The weight of the world as my crown
Self-inflicted apathy
I'd never see the day when life depends on me
Callous aggression gives way to obsession
I bowed my head in loss
For a moment it died now lost

And I still await that old world
Little one
Innocent son
I swear I will always be here

No more wasted regret
Accepting the fate we have met
Begin again
Melt away from the hate
Fear, loss, bitterness
See through the haze
Rage fuels best
A lost son of mine reuses time
Now you propel, the duty is mine
I'll pave the way for you
Pave our way for you
And father
I'll bury my anguish with you
Lost
Now set with grace
I see you in his face

Lost
Our time was short to most
But I've never felt as close
And I still await that old world
Little one
Innocent son
I swear I will always be here
What's now begun
Won't be undone
Begin again
My innocent son