©2003 Ryan Keith. All rights reserved. Posted with permission.

So much can be lost in just one night.
We’ve had our bumps and bruises,
Yet we’ve never hurt each other like this.
My fears gave light to my memories,
The thoughts of loneliness prevailed.

I could not stop thinking of you,
As I ran up those stairs,
The thoughts of betrayal, hurt,
and loneliness,
Sought refuge in my soul.

You walked away from me,
My friend, my lover, my life,
The thought of you leaving me,
Shattered me inside.
I didn’t want to lose you, but why?

Why did you walk away?
Saying those hurtful words,
My anger quickly subsided,
At the thoughts that I may have lost you.
I was lost, I lost my light.

I felt the darkness swell up in me,
I’ve hurt the one I trust most,
I too was hurt by you,
From your harsh words and face.
My anger quickly faded into sadness.

The one I trusted most,
Had walked away from me.
I had no one to turn to,
I lost my soul, my light,
Only darkness gave me comfort.

The loneliness grabbed me,
Forcing itself into my mind,
Harsh memories and hurtful thoughts,
Invading my soul,
I was falling, and you couldn’t catch me.

But you did.
My heart cried out,
To hear your voice once more,
Your gentle voice, your kind looks,
Extinguished those doubts inside.

You watched over me,
You stayed by my side,
You cared for me,
You touched my soul,
And I touched yours.

Although you’re so far away,
I still love you.
I will always love you.
You seem so far ahead,
And I could never catch up.

Whenever I needed someone,
You were there smiling.
Even thought I was no one,
You stayed by my side,
And help me grow.

I don’t know how this whole mess started,
Why we hurt each other so,
I wanted to protect you
I wanted you to be happy,
Yet it was me who hurt you.

But it’s all right now,
I’ll be fine by myself.
I will watch you from behind.
Watch as your shine touches everyone.
You, whom I still love.

I do ask something of you.
I want to always see you smiling.
Because you are my most precious love,
My soul, my life, my light.
Goodbye.