Shadow To Eternity Poem by Tessa Richardson

You were there for me
every night that I cried.
So it's only natural that leaving you
is tearing me up inside.
You have to understand that
I'm only bringing you down.
I hate seeing the pain in your eyes
as you watch me drown.
You know you can't help me,
and you feel so helpless,
and I know that what I'm saying
might seem a bit selfish...

Ever since I met you
you've been pulling me out of the dark.
You came and woke me up
when my nightmares became so stark.
Every time I faced the horror
and woke up loudly screaming
Darling, you were there to tell me
that I was only dreaming.
And now I see I'm taking advantage
of the heart that you gave me.
Each time I fight, I give up
because I know you're there to save me.
So, honey, I'm walking away
to save you some pain in the end,
even though that without you
my broken heart wont ever mend.
I'd do anything to be with you,
but I refuse to keep holding you back.
I tell you good-bye, darling
and I'm lost inside the black.