Halfway Heart

I opened the door, but not all The way Kept my walls high, held my Heart at bay I wanted to trust, but I knew the Cost To give all of myself, and have it Lost You showed me kindness, you Gave me care But I saw the cracks in what Wasn't there I held back the pieces you'll Never break And now I'm grateful for the Steps I didn't take I gave you part of me, but not The whole I kept the fire that feeds my soul You let me down, like I knew you Would But it didn't cut as deep as it Could I wish you well, but this Goodbye I'll save my trust for someone Who'll try I saw the signs, but I gave you a Chance Hoped for connection, a better Circumstance But when you turned away, I Wasn't surprised The truth revealed through your Silent lies You couldn't break me, I stayed Intact The shield I built kept me from The impact I wish it was different, I wanted To stay But you showed me your hand And I walked away I gave you part of me, but not The whole I kept the fire that feeds my soul You let me down, like I knew you Would But it didn't cut as deep as it Could I wish you well, but this is Goodbye I'll save my trust for someone Who'll try You taught me the value of holding back Of keeping my heart off the Attack I wanted more, but I couldn't Ignore The silence in you, the closing Door So, here's my farewell, my gentle Retreat No anger, no hatred, no need to Compete I'll carry the lessons, the Strength I've gained From a bond that's broken, but Left me sustained I gave you part of me, but not The whole I kept the fire that fees my soul You let me down, like I knew you Would But it didn't cut as deep as it Could I wish you well, but this is Goodbye I'll save my trust for someone Who'll try You taught me the value of Holding back Of keeping my heart off the Attack I wanted more, but I couldn't Ignore The silence in you, the closing Door So, here's my farewell, my gentle Retreat No anger, no hatred, no need to Compete I'll carry the lessons, the Strength I've gained From a bond that's broken, but Left me sustained I gave you part of me, but not The whole I kept the fire that feeds my soul You let me down, like I knew you Would But it didn't cut as deep as it Could I wish you well, but this is Goodbye I'll save my trust for someone Who'll try Not every bond is meant to last Some burn out, just shadows of The past I'll walk away with my heart Intact Grateful for the wisdom I didn't Lack.