The day you went away

As you walked away I stood in silence

More statue than man, with words never said carved in our stone hearts

What I wanted to say and what you needed to hear

Remained an unspoken admission that a lifetime shared is never enough

Every glance, hug and tear fade more each day

And each time I reach

Each time I reach for you

Each time I hope to see you

I see more of myself

I see the hard heart carved in stone that fills your eyes

And kills your smile

Now I know why you have to say goodbye

As you walked away and I stood in silence