They came with axes and swords

With fire and stone they came

Tearing down our hope was their goal

Their only joy in life

Was in our death

We rallied ourselves

With spear and bow and horse

With our leaders strong and frail

Your love saved him

And us

Foolishness

Became strength

As it often does

We asked you to stay

"Defend the people" we said

"Defend our country"

You listened, but not

In the way we asked

In a helm of secrecy

You rode to war

You brought a burden with you

That became your saving grace

When all others were gone

You stayed

Your love saved him

And us

Foolishness

Became strength

As it often does

You wished death

But created a chance

For life

Your shield arm and your heart broken

You found a mender

In a healing house

Your love saved him

And us

Foolishness

Became strength

As it often does

You hung up your office

With a grateful sigh

You became not what you wanted to be

At least at first

You became what you needed to be

Your love saved him

And us

Foolishness

Became strength

As it often does

Your love saved him

And us

Foolishness

Became strength

As it often does