Poetry

Never Meant To Hurt You

I know I chose to leave you,
I think I broke your heart,
But now you're gone I'm feeling lost.
I wish we weren't so far apart.

I need some time away from you,
A chance to search my soul,
Yet I feel that your absence from my life,
Keeps me from being whole.

You said that we could still be friends,
And try hard to keep in touch,
But it seems that I'm the only one
Who seems to care so much.

You said you'd call me when you're free,
I'm waiting to hear your voice,
So though I really need to speak to you,
I know that it's your choice.

You know I didn't want to hurt you,
It was painful to say goodbye,
But I needed to know you loved me,
And you refused to tell that lie.

Now as I look upon old photos -
See your smiling face again,
One tear becomes a river,
For I know that I'm to blame.

All I have left are happy memories,
For all good things come to end,
And though I didn't lose a lover,
I know I've lost my friend.