There was laughter, there was pain. 

There were memories to remember, and to forget.

Moments to smile, moments of despair.

You were a ray of sunshine

That shone through the cracks of my soul

Everything felt easy

Without a care, without a doubt

At one point in my mind,

You were my soulmate,

And so I thought.

We talked and chatted through the nights

Even as the sun began to rise again

A new day

To know each other,

To buy each other a cup of coffee,

To share music,

To share life.

I loved this side of you.

You helped me to open up, 

Embracing my quirks,

No fear, no judgement.

Just us, being free.

A sudden downturn hit us,

and it was pitch black.

Looking for the ray of sunshine

That was nowhere to be found.

Words that once brought me solace

Became words like daggers

Slowly piercing through my heart

"You wanted to keep me", you said

But you were only pushing me away

The tables have turned

Now it's all about you.

My worries fell on deaf ears

You didn't take any of it to heart

Instead of reaching a common ground

You drew a line

A line of separation, did you realise?

You were full of confidence

Though you said you were not

You were so full of yourself

But you said you were "open minded".

You refused to budge,

Like a boulder that could only

Stop a small stream from flowing.

Cracks started to form,

The weathering process was occurring.

The once perfect communication we shared

Had to undergo an examination.

Sadly, it was a fail.

I tried to cut the thread that held us,

But you tied it back.

You wanted to keep the remnants

As much as you could.

Holding on to that last string of hope,

To retain my good.

I looked at you and wondered

Why has everything turned out this way?

What a pity, what a waste.

If only

You 

Cherished 

Me. 

I've been a bird cooped up too long

In my little cage.

Now I think I'm ready to fly again,

To discover new sights,

New grounds.

My wings may be a bit chipped,

But I know it will carry me

To my next destination.

Here I stand at the cage door, bidding you farewell

May this ray of sunshine emerge again,

Shining in another's life.

Be happy, that's my wish for you.

Good-bye,

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