I Choose the Light

You freed a boy. You stayed to raise a man. A scar beneath your robe remained; You heard the boy who dreamed in chains. I chased tomorrow, wild with fear; You brought me back: the Force is here. We paid to set my mother free; She crossed the ramp and reached for me. You cannot own the ones you love. An open hand is strong enough. I choose the light! I choose the light! Though the dark still knows my name. I can love with open hands; I won't turn that love to chains. You called me chosen, Then taught me to choose. I choose the light, With so much left to lose. The war still filled the skies with flame; I knew the fallen clones by name. I wanted blood for every grave; You asked me who that blood would save. I told you of my secret bride, And dreams in which I watched her die. I cannot promise who you'll save. But fear must never hold the blade. I choose the light! I choose the light! Though the dark still knows my name. I can love with open hands; I won't turn that love to chains. You called me chosen, Then taught me to choose. I choose the light, With so much left to lose. The chancellor swore she would not die; For one dark breath, I craved the lie. But love won't make a slave of me - I won't buy hope with cruelty. I stood with Windu, side by side; We faced the storm. The Sith Lord died. I choose the light! I choose the light! Though the dark still knows my name. I can love with open hands; I won't turn that love to chains. You called me chosen, Then taught me to choose. I choose the light, With so much left to lose. The Temple's children greet the sun. The war is over, not undone. I left the Order, not the light. Padmé holds our twins tonight. I kneel beside them as they grow: Love holds a hand, then lets it go.