Never will I forget what you did to me,
With patience and love, you mended my wings.
You were ready to let me fly free,
But I knew my heart would only sink.

You gave me the gift of independence,
From my heavy and deeply rooted woes.
Life is wonderful, no longer am I broken,
I understand why you want to let me go.

But being with you, I learned a few things--
To love truly means not to love selfishly.
I wasn't meant for you, your mind repeats,
I'll fly away, but my heart is yours to keep.