Silent Goodbye

I kept my pride like a coat in July And watched you

walk away

I laughed when you said you were tired I called it a

phase and turned away

You held out the truth in both hands I answered with nothing

but blame

Now every cup

on the table Keeps your side of morning bare

I thought love would wait

While I learned how to be kind

But time does not forgive

A man who will not try

I lost the one who loved me

Not to distance, not to time

I lost her to the silence

I wore like I was right If sorry had a doorway I'd

be standing there tonight Your birthday passed with my phone in my

hand I wrote the words and let them die

Friends said you looked peaceful lately

That should have helped; it made me cry

I know the lesson found me

After it cost your name

I lost the one who loved me

Not to distance, not to time

I lost her to the silence I wore like I was right

If sorry had a doorway I'd be standing there tonight

If you hear my name someday I hope it carries less harm

You deserved a steady shelter

I gave you an alarm

I am learning too late

I lost the one who loved me

And I carry what I know

Love is not a promise

If you leave it there alone

If sorry had a doorway I'd still knock soft and go

I loved you poorly I know that now