Guarded by my self destruction
I tend to fall apart
A hidden seed of imperfection
Lies deep within my heart

Surrounded by my wants and needs
I know not where to turn
I follow while my conscience leads
But still I never learn

A broken stranger, lost in time
Not knowing right from wrong
Caring too much, my only crime
I've called this love too long

The words get harder everyday
It's time for this to end
But I've loved too hard to hear you say
That I'm nothing but a friend