My Yes is No More

Yes, I walked away that day
My heart, I had to heal
The pain was so unbearable
Regret, of course I have

I invested so much time in you
But you never could give back
Yet you clung to me emotionally
When you had need of who I was

The circumstances, so unchangeable
I think that's why we clicked
You sought protection, also guidance
But did you ever care for me

I opened my heart to show
I was not like all the rest
That your life had true meaning
And I was always there for you

You couldn't even give back
A single spoken word
Why the smile, the light inside your eyes
The constant holding of my hand

You came to me and by my side
You were staring, I don't know why
I turned to you, said nothing
Then I walked away for good

I wander what went through your mind
Did you not know that I had pain
That you had been the cause
And I wanted this no more

That moment has become my nightmare
Silence cannot be a relationship
I am not your emotional affair
A toy to play with when you're bored

I was hurt, I will admit it
It'd felt like you'd strung me along
I only asked that you use your words
Even that, you could not give

So very territorial
Always running to my side
When others would engage with me
And you would stand there silently

You'd always pull away
Any time that plans were made
Every time, just flaking out
Giving no reason as to why

Remember the days you'd be behind me
Sitting cross-legged on the floor
I'm not sure, why did you do this
Was I nothing more than a shield

Always there, for I protected
To your advantage, so you'd keep
That's why I felt betrayed
Did you ever have my back

I walked away with dignity
Leaving both parties confused
No more more would I suffer
I would channel myself into a craft

With or without you, I still felt alone
What else was I to do
You could not spare to me of time
But you could for all of your friends

I recall one time as you were standing
In the threshold of the door
Just watching me, so silently
I looked to my side and spoke

Yes, that was my question
Curious of why you were there
You took a few steps forward
And wrapped your arms around me

That hug we shared played back to me
Upon my shoulder you had cried
Squeezing tight, you'd not let go
I embraced you in my arms

I remember the words to you I spoke
And exactly how they go
If there's anything you need
Just let me know

Always there, so yes, it haunts me
Would you expect me to forget
Of an emotion deeply seeded
Then please, find my OFF switch

Was it an issue of commitment
Of that word, I'm not afraid
But you must understand how it works
Both parties have to give

Of course you'll be a part of me
Part of my heart, which I protect
So yes, I walked away that day
I no longer would be used