All at Once

And then
When I’m before you
Would you have compassion
For my evil smile that greets you
As the noose lingers upon my neck
My charred wings and defiled heart
There is no love or consolation

Does a fool’s hope remain
That grace exist for my shame
All at once I recognize the penance
A life lived in discipline to love
Until death does do I part

Then
All at once
Before you I stood
Is there any compassion
For my evil smile that greets
As daylight breaks I finally scream
My silence broken as noose is freed
Then the spear is driven into my side
There is no love nor consolation
For a villain whose heart
Was imperfect
In love