All I know is how I gave away
The secret to the depths of my own soul.
I meant to put it off another day--
I meant to make my heart your greatest goal.
Alas! I gave you false and fleeting hope
For I know not myself, nor how to love.
Such mystery was far beyond the scope
Of anything I told you was enough.
It's not enough--my poor one, it's a lie.
The key to all I am is no safe road.
I will not blame you should you say goodbye,
Relinquish all we had for lighter loads.
I wish you'd stay--I know my heart is true--
And all I had was all my best for you.
postscript
Day 22, and part two of the four part series.