I Love You, But

My heart whispers secrets, of the love we used to know
Echoes of memories, that only we could hold
But like autumn leaves, our love has faded gold
And I'm left with the ache, of a love that's grown old

Your eyes, once bright stars, that shone just for me
Now dimly flicker, like embers of a memory
Our love, a symphony, that's lost its harmony
And I'm forced to confront, the melody

I love you, but I have to let you go
Like a river flowing, to a distant sea
Our love has reached its shore, and I must set you free
Though it tears my soul, to bid you farewell, you see

In dreams, I'll hold you close, and cherish what we had
But in waking life, our love has made its sad
Farewell, dear love, may your journey be kind
And though we part, know that you'll forever be on my mind.