In a dream last night, I saw you
close..not only you, but the
person you concealed. Letting
me in more than ever before.
I realized that was the person
I fell in love with so long ago.
I let you go when you gave up,
but only the you that stopped
trying. I can't stop thinking
about what you said.
I will always hang on to the
one I loved, but I know that
you aren't always that person.
I won't treat you differently
than I would just a friend
because before I even put
myself out there, I already
know what will happen.
I'm all for taking risks, but this is
more than that. Losing myself
to you again is not an option.
Part of you will always be my
first love, and those rare
moments when you let go
of your reputation and let people
see that side of you I'll be
proud of what we had and happy
I got a chance with you.
I know that you opening up will
only last for the summer, and
so I'm not going to give you
anything more than my friendship.
I used to think love
was complete sacrifice, but now
I know that it's knowing a
person so much that you
are able to put yourself first
and let go. I'll always remember
you, but I have to protect myself
this time.
