For the Need of the One by Julia Ecklar

You were there for those reasons uncounted, 

Through all trials by me you did stand. 

I was difficult, silent, and stubborn, 

And I wish I could now reach your hand. 

 

I am glad you respect my decision 

Although there was no decision to me 

There were none left but old friends and children 

And I could not let their deaths weigh on me. 

 

I am hurt by your tears but I see they must fall. 

I cannot take your sorrow away. 

But grieve not for my loss, 

For the choice was my own, 

And we must all face death in our own way. 

 

So farewell, my t’hy’la, my captain, 

Though I shall never be far from your side. 

I will remember and cherish the friendship 

That I always found there in your eyes.