My Only Girl

Who was it that took this heart?
Who was it that accepted this love?
Not this girl. Not that girl.
But my only girl.

To understand the complexities,
To calm the nightmares,
She is there to soothe this man.
She is here to quiet this monster.

In life and most certain death,
In time and long after time,
Her love will keep me.
Her bond can heal or kill me.