I was hit by the thoughts of an old friend tonight, hit hard, and I know that she's still suffering through an impossible situation even though we haven't talked in forever, and I wrote this poem for her.

 

Can't Leave

 

Another year goes by,

another year of lies.

Nothing has really changed.

Yes, he's still the same.

 

I wander 'round this town.

Really feeling down.

Nothing feels brand new.

It's cause it's the same old you!

 

Why can't you set me free?

Why can't you let me be?

If I had anyway to tell you good-bye, I would try...

 

But you keep me holding on,

My love for you is strong.

Yet I know I've been with you way too long...

 

I can't let go and you can't leave.

I know we don't wish to deceive,

Yet I just can't believe we'll ever be for real...

 

So I keep wandering 'round,

I should leave this here old town,

But if I go you'll still be here...so near.

 

Why can't I set me free?

Why can't I let you be?

If you had anyway to tell me good-bye, you would try...

 

Brigid Bishop

3/6/08