Take and Give

Take me back,
back to home,
take me to the place,
a child could roam.

Take me far,
far from here,
take me to the boy,
who knew nothing of fear.

Take me out,
out in sight,
take me to the place,
where you must stand and fight.

Take me in,
in your pain,
take me to be your shelter,
from oncoming rain.

Give me burdens,
burdens you bear,
give me everything in life,
that goes beyond fair.

Give me inside,
inside your sole,
Give me this,
and I will become whole.

Give me years,
years not days,
give me time after time,
with no delays.

Give me more,
more of your best,
Give me what you can,
and I'll take care of the rest.