Amicable

I wanted to pen down some words
while your heart was still intact
before the impact
of this relationship tore you apart
and left you to start over.
I wanted to write some nice things,
before my mean words sting
like the subtle ache of goodbye.

I know you'll try
to stop me from letting go
so I want us both to know
that you were happy.
In these moments we shared
all the days that passed
I made you smile
though I can't make it last.
That is why, my darling,
that I wanted to give
you words to hold close,
please know they are true:

I cherished each moment,
each minute, each day
I wish I could keep you,
You wish that I'd stay.
You gave me such happiness
you made me less blue
now I must walk away
you've done all you can do.