Milan Nalimov — When The Night Leans Hard

I know the weight you never name.
I keep a place beside the flame.
When the whole
room turns its face,
you can find me in the same old place.
Mm.
Come close, let the hard world wait.
I stand guard at the garden gate.
No oath needs a witness tonight.
Your hand in mine
is enough to fight.
Is enough to fight.
The clock keeps watch above the bar.
A match burns down and leaves a scar.
You tell me what you couldn't say.
I take the fear and let it stay.
When the whole
room turns its face,