I'm not a woman

given the chance for someone to step in

and help me out,


I've learned to bite my lip,

tough it out,

just make it through


on smarts and cunning and a bit of bold bravery,

and yet, you've reached out

past my old chain link gate heart


that stands miles and miles and miles high and long,

and you've stood your ground against

those that sought to hurt me,


and my heart suddenly found the key that I doubted existed,

and together, my heart and I, unlocked that old gate

and let you in


you'll probably never know

just what that night meant

when you braved danger


to bring me back home again,

when Mihaya kidnapped me,

and I knew my own strength and cunning,


and somehow didn't expect you to come boldly crashing in,

didn't expect your love,


and then,

when the pirates had me,

you came as well to my rescue


in so many ways,

and my fence has no reason to close

when you draw near (anymore)