He said it was painful to see me so
That tears and hurt weren’t his final goal
He leaned in and said he could see what’s best
Asked if I had now learnt it or still contest

He whispered softly how it was me
How all I needed to do was agree
Then he said not to tell a soul
That the world hated me;
It could never know

Not an ear was waiting outside my door
Those who saw understood it just had to be so

And who knew how deeply he felt for me
I had lashes and bruise; but how could they possibly see?

No, this here was born out of care
None else would know and still wish me there

So he said I had to hide the pain
After all, who was it but I to blame

He said it was painful to see me so
Said tears and pain weren’t his final goal
Asked me not to tell a soul
I nodded
Only then would he let me go