Old Heart

It's been a while my friend,
The fullness of you with me,
The companionship, and the feeling.

It had been a while,
since I unlocked the box I held you in.
It felt so good,
wearing you on my sleeve,
vulnerable,
yet confident.
I'm glad I saw you,
if just for a brief period of time.
I won't forget,
how alive I felt,
the breathlessness,
the comfort and fullness.

I'm glad I gave you away, if but for a short time.

But I think it's time,
to put you back in the box,
build up the walls,
and let you hide.
Sometimes feeling,
is not always a good thing.
I'll keep the keep on a chain around my neck,
ready for that time again.

But right now I need to forget for a little bit.
I need to fully move on,
and let myself fully heal.
I thought I had the answers,
but it proved wrong.
Time isn't ready.
Next time,
I hope it will be the time.

I'm glad I gave you away, if but for a short time.

My Old Heart,
my best friend.
I'm glad I have you,
glad I've known you,
but I need to rest.
Pain... Well it won't go away with you around.
Sure It's nice to feel,
but in there you'll be safe,
I might not feel the same way,
but at least you won't break...

I want to find a home,
It's true, I don't want to be alone,
I'd like to find a home,
a place where you'll be safe.
Some things are meant to end,
but someday I will build a home
and I'll share it with you.

"Nothing lasts forever.
Some things aren't meant to be.
But you'll never find the answers
Till you set your Old Heart Free."

You won't be locked away for long,
just bear with me...
right now I just need to forget a little.
Forget and move on.

At least for now...
You'll never break.