No More (Or, Jill Pole)

I never changed my story

I never changed my mind

But every day

My memory strayed

And I missed another sign

I'm sorry that you chose me

I should have let you know

I am no leader

A fitful believer

Bound to lose the road

And I'm three for three for failure

Why not make it four?

You had to know this was how it would go

What did you send me out there for?

Oh my child

Think of it no more

Oh my child

I have kept no score

You called when I was crying

And hiding in the rain

Out in the light

I looked in your eyes

And I thought I could be brave

I believed you on the mountain

But I lost you underground

In darkness and smoke

My bravery choked

And I knew I'd let you down

Oh my child

Think of it no more

Oh my child

The burden was not yours

Oh my child

I have worked the cure

Oh my child

See the driven thorn

Oh my child (oh my child)

Think of it no more

Oh my child (oh my child)

The burden was not yours

Oh my child (oh my child)

You are safe and sure

Oh my child (oh my child)

Think of it no more