I Cannot Follow

We used to be so close, you and I
Your radiant light drew me in and
I wanted to be the one to make that light shine
But somewhere along the way
We went in different directions
And now
You've gone down a path I cannot follow

I can’t say I’m happy for you
Even though I want to, if I did
It would be admitting my loss
I know you won’t go back
But even so, I stand at the point
Where we were separated

You and I are different now
You went your way
And I went mine
Although our paths have crossed again
I feel the distance that has grown between us
Like a physical pain
And I cry out
Only to find myself all alone

Somewhere far away
I see who we used to be
With a sad smile, I turn my back on us two
And I say goodbye to who we were
I can’t say I understand
But I still want you in my life
Even though you've gone down a path
I cannot follow