To Die For

He'd do it again
She was worth it
Of this he is certain
Just the way she illuminated his dark world.
Life blood begins to flow
Heart begins to slow
Her tears fall
For he no longer hears her call.
In a world full of crime
She brought happiness
To wash away the grime
But it wasn't enough to free him.
Breath labors to succeed
Just one more to say what he needs
He looks to her eyes
And wonders where his soul lies.
Heaven or hell
He knew when he fell
He'd suffer the worst to keep her from harm
Anything to stop the reach of his gang's arm.
He murmurs an "I love you"
She kisses him gently
And whispers "I love you too"
His eyes close and he is gone.
Heart stops to beat
Breath's one repeat
Before his chest falls for the last time
The price of his ultimate crime.
Dying
For
Loving
Her