Emancipated Love

Maybe thing had been different somehow,
If I only knew then, what I know now.
If I only learned earlier the meaning of trust,
maybe what we had, didn’t turn to dust.


It’s my fault; I treated you like you’re my property.
I was so afraid to let you see the life’s beauty.
Because of selfish jealousy,
and stupid insecurity.


If only I have been smarter,
Maybe your love and trust didn’t wither.
I know I’m stupid and so unwise,
it took time for me to realize
that beauty has to flourish in the light.
And that I have to give you back your life.

I’m sorry I was not strong enough to let you go.

Please understand my selfishness,

find it in your heart to forgive my possessiveness.

Don’t worry; I’m now ready to watch you walk away.

Though it’s breaking my heart, I won’t stand on your way.

It’s killing me but I won’t beg you to stay.

I’m setting you free, go on and fly.

Find your way back home, I love you, goodbye.