A Heart Left Empty

I did my part, I loved you whole,  

But love alone could not console—  

The restlessness within your soul,  

Nor bind your heart to one, in whole.  

My love was strong, but couldn’t teach  

The loyalty I couldn’t reach.  

It couldn’t quell the wandering eyes,  

Nor silence all your quiet lies.

I hope my absence grants you peace,  

A quiet where my love could cease,  

To chase what couldn’t be confined—  

Your heart was never truly mine.

I let you go with love, not spite,  

No longer will I hold you tight.  

For peace, I leave you now to be—  

May absence gift you what love couldn’t see.