Unguarded

I spread your way with branches,
I called upon your name.
Amongst the crowds and shouting,
Unhurriedly you came.

I stopped a second, wondered:
You weren’t like those around.
I wasn’t sure you liked the fuss
Or even heard the sound.

You came in peace, unguarded;
We shouted for a king.
We loved you but weren’t ready
For what you came to brin