i held onto you

but your fingers

slipped from my own

off into the darkness

of a sleepless night

with stars shining brightly

your face was shadowed

with late sunshine

and tired eyes

you walked away from me

from us and

everything we were

you walked away from me

farther into the night

as i struggled to stay upright

you walked away from me

and i couldn't do anything

but watch as you faded away

no words escaped my lips

because i knew it was fruitless

to want you back, to wish you were mine

you walked away from me

and i did nothing to make you stay

but i don't regret letting you go on your own