Aoshi: My Best For You

A deepest friendship we have shared

None could ever know

It didn't matter what they cared

For our friendship would only deeper grow

And those feelings, no word could describe

They were too great to show

Even I could never hide

I knew you'd always know

And all of this was shattered

As all of you fell before my eyes

All of you in that one battle

And I just stood there and watched you die

Too afraid to move

I could not save you, my dear friends

I lived all thanks to you

And could not help you escape your end

Never die this guilt and shame

As I roam this forsaken world

To no end myself I blame

And find no warmth; everything's so cold

When you were here, I swore to be the best

I hoped my cowardice you forgave

I will take this title so perhaps you will find rest

And mourn again beside your graves

I will continue to fight

For when I do, it helps forget

That shame and helpless fright

And those last words you said

For never does this guilt leave me alone

Again I watch you die

When light no path has shown

Again I close my eyes

For you my friends, I will be best

I hope my friends, that you forgave

I hope that you found peace at last

As I mourn for you until this day