Because

Because I love you, I’ve always cared

            Always wanted to see a smile on your face

            Always wanted you to be happy

            No matter the cost

Because I love you, I worry about you

            I know it’s not my job

            But I have to be sure that you’re okay

            Even if checking on you is damaging to me

Because I love you, I came running when you called

            I opened my arms to you

            I handed you my heart

            Hoping this time, it would be enough

Because I love you, I hurt for months

            I let you pull me back and forth

            I let you see how much I wanted you

            Because you knew how much I loved you

Because I love you, I want nothing but the best for you

            And as much as I’d like for that to be me

Because I love you, I understand if it’s not

Because I love you, I don’t want to lose you

But because I love myself, maybe it’s time to let you go