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On a darkened day, I did receive

The letter did say, I must return

I asked myself - could this be real

In disbelief, my hands did shiver

She feared the worst -I had to leave

The promise I made, I would return

The promise I made to you

A promise I will keep

Believe me when I tell you

That I will return from war

I would not betray you, I did not deceive

Unless death finds me first

Oh lord above,

Deliver us all from evil (the battle is lost)

Take the darkness away (no more)

This is where i go when all is lost (bow to me)

I had to leave my unborn child

Devoted wife, to serve my king

Called to war -I had to be strong

My heart did break. Her tears did speak

I bid farewell, our hearts entwined

Eternal love, I promised to return

Our last kiss this night

At dawn I bid good bye

Engulfed in guilt.

My heart is weary

Each step I take wears me down

The oath by which I’m bound

This promise will not break me