Your Reputation

I would close my eye
with shame
if I see your reputation
is not held high
enough.

High enough to make
it a shining
example to others,
unreachable by
anyone, undaunted by
any storm no matter
what how intense it can be.

Leave it on my shoulder
my dear,
I promise to lift
the heavy burden of
foisting your reputation
and honor above
mine and all.