I don't want you near
For what I get from this.
I long to long for you;
That you be what I miss
In those moments I'm alone,
And that you be my desire.
Let my promises remain
And my devotion never tire.
If my motives turn from you
And manipulate instead--
If I begin to use you
And my loyalty goes dead,
Then I'm no longer worthy.
You deserve a love that's true.
You deserve a friend who's faithful,
So drive me far from you.
But if I stand beside you
Unflinching and unmoved,
Selflessly devoted
And no harm upon me proved,
Then know I have no angle.
Please know my heart is right.
I'm all of me for all of you,
For you are my delight.
postscript
A promise. Or perhaps a creed.