The Thief On The Left

there is so much i would like to tell you
there is so much more i would like to say
but our time grows short as the sun slowly sets upon this day
where i sense you change the foundations of history

but not for me

there is so much i would like to tell you
there is so much that i would like to ask
but the only words that part my lips denounce you
for choices your eyes tell me are beyond my comprehension

i watch you turn to him
i watch your vision lay quiet upon him
who receives your grace for his surrender
while i know that i am damned
for i will not in my pride do the same

and your words stab my heart
as their spear pierces your side
and your words send fear through my soul
which realizes that to be condemned to hell means
to be barred from your presence for all eternity

for today we live out your prophecy
and i wonder if you find your sacrifice worth the price
as i wonder so of mine, for my friend was i ever truly
offered any more choice in this matter
than the one who betrayed you with a kiss

a smile comes slight to your lips
you know that your father will soon call you home
you know that your journey will soon end
at the place where it will start for all others

there is so much i would like to tell you
there is so much more i would like to say
but our time is over as the sun slowly sets upon this day
where i sense you change the foundations of history

but not for me