when the sky's overcast,
and the rain starts to fall,
accompanied by the roll of thunder,
bet me.

when the journey's too long,
and the sun beats down on your back,
and you're just too tired to press on,
bet me.

when you've lost the fight,
and you remove your crimson gear,
despondent, in need of someone to cheer,
bet me.

when the sky falls on us,
i'll be there to hold it up.
when the sun loses its heat,
i'll be there to fan the flame,
to keep you warm.

all this i do,
not for anything else,
but for the one simple reason.
you.