"Too Much Said"

I hold you blameless
That is the only way
Placed on a pedestal
That is the only way

I hold myself silent

That is the only way
I hold myself still
That is the only way

I hold you blameless
innocent from my thoughts
I hold you high up
so you remain distant

I hold myself silent
so it remains secret
I hold myself still
to keep you safe

Alas, it’s too late
For these lips have spoken
Too much been said

So let it be

You shall remain blameless

remain untouched by me
Up on your safe perch
deaf to my plea

Your company my balm
Your cause my sword
to guard you from harm
Your plinth my place of worship
your silence my consent
My silence is freely given
for these things unsaid, unsent