"There are those
in time who
were almost happy.
They were excited,
believing they had
nearly reached their life's goal.
Not only was I there,
I watched again and again
as their hopes were crushed
and an ally went mad.
I watched this and every other
tragedy in the lives
of the heroes unfolded.
I peered through the light,
hoping to find the point
that would save us
from the ruins of the future.
I peered through the light
a thousand times over
and intervened in
many a place
but to no avail.
Trust was still broken.
Lives were still lost.
Entire species were nearly exterminated.
Wars were still fought.
Hope was still dashed.
I began to wonder,
Is there a way?
Is there a way to save us?
As I tried the thousand and oneth
time, I met them.
The friends that I
watched be slowly destroyed.
One asked me,
"What happens? Why are you different?"
I pause and hold my breath,
unsure if the audience
can withstand the stories
I tell.
Unsure if they want to know
all the horrible things
in the past and future.
I close my mouth.
Let them use what
happiness they have left.
They would not believe
the places I have been."
I shook my head and quietly replied,
"The times change you. That's all."