A Part Of Me

Our relationship died and with it went my laughing spirit
It took a piece of my soul and made me weak
It was your devotion that helped me get through each and every day
When you left, you took a part of me
A part that I need to move on, to get on with my life
Every now and then I see you, you hold that unseen part of me
The part that holds my smile, and my will to live
When I walk by, you hold it a little tighter in your grasp
My eyes burn into you, willing it back
Yet you want me out of your life, gone forever

You said it was over a long time ago
No matter, my eyes scream to you
My spirit yearns it back
You hold a part of me that is so dear
When you see me in the hallway, or on the street
You shield your eyes and seal your lips
Fearful that looking at me may loosen your grip
And speaking to me will strengthen my control

You refuse to take my hand and walk this rocky road together
You deny me the authority over my emotions
If you do not want my love, fine
But that just means you cannot have any of me
With this renewing courage I have found
I take back the only thing left of mine
You have in your possession
With a strength unknown to man

I steal from you what was never yours to begin with
My heart...