if I'm on the frontline
and you're standing
behind me can you
promise me you won't
push me into battle
while I'm unarmed
can you promise me
you won't thrust a
dagger in my back
if I feel a sting can you
promise me it won't
be your penetrating
gaze on the back of
my neck when I lead
this charge can you
promise me you won't
fall from behind and
attack me tell me I
need to know how
many of these
promises can you keep