I wanted to speak to say I already know
But fear held tight and I couldn't let it show
Afraid to disappoint I stayed in the shade
While time slipped by and memories decayed.
The color in your eyes I try to recall
But even that now begins to fall
I whispered to silence, What made you stray?
Was it my fault you turned away?
I stood still hoping you'd turn around
Longing for footsteps yet hearing no sound
Waiting to be saved heart open wide
But you ran and I stayed left behind
Now I see clearly the truth in the change
You're not the same and I've grown estranged
I waited for you in dusk and in storm
But I’ve changed too I don’t wait anymore.
Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025 at 1:43 AM UTC
I wanted to speak to say I already know
But fear held tight and I couldn't let it show
Afraid to disappoint I stayed in the shade
While time slipped by and memories decayed.
The color in your eyes I try to recall
But even that now begins to fall
I whispered to silence, What made you stray?
Was it my fault you turned away?
I stood still hoping you'd turn around
Longing for footsteps yet hearing no sound
Waiting to be saved heart open wide
But you ran and I stayed left behind
Now I see clearly the truth in the change
You're not the same and I've grown estranged
I waited for you in dusk and in storm
But I’ve changed too I don’t wait anymore.
A reflective poem about loving in silence, waiting in vain, and finally choosing to let go. It traces the journey from fear and longing to the quiet strength of moving on.
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