Marry Me

Poem I wrote as part of a novel I'm working on

I know things were different for you.

And you think I got off light.

You're probably right about that;

I had it alright.

But I know what they did to you;

I know you fought so hard.

You earned the second chance you have,

But didn't come out unscarred.

Your life isn't on the line anymore,

You're free to make your choice.

I hope you stick around,

And see that you have a voice.

Nikita and her team are good;

They were all like us before.

But they hear you talk, and listen close,

You don't have to scream anymore.

I love you more than I can say,

I hope you understand,

I don't care about your past,

We face the future hand in hand.

I know you did some awful things.

Do you think you're the only one?

But you've changed now,

And I hope you can forgive all I've done.

I want to earn my second chance,

The way that you and Nikita did.

So I hope you'll understand this:

I'm going off the grid.

Nikita needs my help.

We'll keep each other safe.

I'll call if I can,

And think of you every day.

And if I earn my second chance,

If I do what I know I must,

I hope I'll deserve your love,

Your faith and hope and trust.

And when I come back,

Alive; I guarantee,

I hope you'll answer this:

Kane, will you marry me?