We knew this would happen before it did.
A paper slip read by lipstick covered lips. Your life on the line in a few days' time. A confident smile you wore all the while. That was what started it all.
Hurried last words we spoke as on tears I would choke. Confessions of love, arms fit around me like a glove. Time was gone with your promise I'd drawn. That was when you promised me all.
A foreboding parade watched by people who'd paid. Shallow hearts you would bend; wanting you was a trend. A want I had held longer and I had held stronger. That was my heart's true fall.
Your charisma and charm, sponsors with open arms. The facade never broke with a smirk you now spoke. My eyes watched at home, from the screen they'd never roam. That was how I braved the fall.
A few days of truth, polish what you've done all you're youth. Lessons from your old father no longer seem such a bother. You, my strong Fin, surely could when. That was what I hoped they saw.
Three, two, one, then they shoot off the gun. You could only hide away and plan traps for your prey. Weapon of choice you begged for with your voice. That was potential they saw.
In a tree, up high, you saw it fall from the sky. Plots late in the night so you wouldn't lose sight. It all becomes real as you spear your first kill. That was when I stacked my hopes tall.
Soon you and one other, search for each other. You catch a sight, an he starts with a fright. Once loosing balance you now have your chance. That was when you could stand tall.
It was all said and done, and now you had won. Our district rejoiced, for your return I was poised. You return to my view with a smile you then drew. That was when you're name I'd call.
Your promise you'd kept through nights I'd not slept. But they still wanted to use what you couldn't refuse. "Because we're so close... Annie," you spoke. That was the name they would call.
We knew this would happen before it did.