Disclaimers: these aren't any of ours, but that's okay

Notes: Hey, everyone, I'm forwarding this for someone who wants to remain anonymous. If you'd like to show how much you like this poem, *please* don't hesitate to send feedback to me, and I'll see that the author gets it.

Warnings: not really--some spoilers for various eps, but if you didn't know them by now, where have you been? <g>

ODE TO A GUIDE

Anonymous

You came to me in a borrowed coat

Words of guidance from your throat

I should have known, right then and there

That I would grow to need you, Blair

Room mates. Us. It blew my mind.

Who knew this heart could be so kind?

I took you in, began to care

About some punk's well-being, Blair

Almost lost you that dark night

Then found you, chained, and sick with fright

Carried you, safe, from a monster's lair

Relieved you were still with me, Blair

You had a chance to go away

But turned it down and chose to stay

I think that's when I became aware

That yes, it IS about friendship, Blair

You kept me safe. You were my eyes

But nearly met your own demise

I held you close, in deep despair

The day you nearly left me, Blair

The moment he met you, Incacha knew

Your soul was pure, your heart was true

I guess it gave you quite a scare

When you became my Shaman, Blair

People tell me that I've changed

Brother, father, no more estranged

My eyes are lit with a happy flair

You know who is behind it, Blair

Dreams of a wolf, and temples tall

My back seemed up against the wall.

I pushed you away, but this I swear

I wanted to protect you, Blair

Who was this rival in my brain?

This trespasser in my domain.

A villainess with golden hair

Who made me start to doubt you, Blair

And now my eyes have lost their light

Your heartbeat's gone, it can't be right

To stand here, helpless, and only stare

As they take away your body, Blair

What a puzzle, such a surprise

Discovering you were the light in my eyes.

THE END