At what point
Should I confess
That I only came here
To witness the end of your world?
I never intended
To fall hopelessly in love
With the Earth, as it died
Or, especially, with you.
How could I know
Something fading so quickly
Could still be so beautiful
That I would rather not leave?
If it lends consolation
You had no choice or chance
This conclusion was drawn
Long before you opened your beautiful eyes.
I will hold you afloat
While the waters rise
And rock you to sleep
As nature’s fury awakens.
I came here to watch death
I came here to study terminal hope
But I’m staying to be part of this doomed life;
I’m staying with you until our end.