Releasing You

Sitting here reflecting over the changes in my life Trying to understand the reason for it all Sifting through the tear stained pages in my history Remembering friends that moved on Cherishing the ones that still remain here As this day begins I frightfully wonder Which group that you will fall into I close my eyes and picture your face Thoughtfully recalling all that you are to me My best friend, my confidant, my hero The one that brings me safety and happiness But I see the signs that warn of your departure My heart breaks with all the implications That your leaving would bring on Not knowing if I should close my heart And let you go while I cry inside Or should I breakdown and beg you to stay Would my tears move you and touch your heart Or force you to run even further away Battling within myself to find the right course Trying to find a way to let you know How much I care and how much I need you But not wanting to stand in your way As you fight your own personal demons Knowing that you need the freedom To find yourself and mend your wings Scared that while you restore your soul You will forget that I am here for you So I sit here with a heavy heart debating Whether to pull you close or let you fly Praying that I am making the right choice I slowly and tearfully release you Hoping that one day you will return And accept this love I want to give you Written March 16th, 2002 © on Mar 16 2002 02:31 AM PST, Tami Ellis   0 • 8