But You Know

Things change. It's true.

People change. Time alters life.

That can't be helped. I understand.

I want to say it doesn't bother me.

But it does. You have to know that.

Just because I haven't said anything,

Doesn't mean I've already stopped caring.

I just had to let you go.

Sort of. In a way. Not really.

I don't want to stand in your way.

Make you feel like a prisoner.

Like you can't get out from under me.

I love you too much for that.

I just love you. It's always been that way.

No matter what happens.

No matter who else you love. I know.

I know in my heart that you think of me.

Kind of. In passing. Maybe not.

I always knew my love was impossible.

But it has always been real for you.

I've always loved you. Unconditionally.

I loved you before I knew you existed.

I'll love you when you are a faint whisper in my ear.

The faltering beat of my heart.

I'll love you in spite of everything.

Even as I write and say I'm over it. I'm not.

Because you know. I'll always love you.

©2007 drd