In the pile of mail on the counter
I found a letter from an old friend
It had been years since I had heard from him
Couldnt even remember when it all had began
The letter had the same sweet smell
That Ive always remembered him for
My mind slipped back to yesterdays
And our strong rapport
I remembered how it ended, though
With lots of tears and strife
He didnt say the things I needed to hear
So I pushed him out of my life
I opened up the letter slowly
Afraid of what I would find
Words from a past I had forgotten
A man that I left behind
Dear Love I read before me
Its been a while since we said goodbye
The sentences became blurred so quickly
As the tears formed in my eyes
Its taken much strength to write this
But tonight as I laid here in bed
Memories of you held on so tightly
Swarming in my head
I hope this letter finds you happy
And brings to you some peace
I hope that I can let you go now
Giving you these words to read
You see, my dear, so long ago
You asked me many questions
Like if I wanted you,
And what were my intentions
I said the first thing that came to mind
And before I could go on
I looked up to see what your face showed
But, baby, you were gone
So now I come to you again,
In hopes that you will know
Just what I felt for you, sweetheart
Those many years ago
Am I pretty? you asked as I shook my head no.
Do you want me? my reply was the same.
Would you cry if I left?you asked Before I replied you left in shame.
So listen now and dont put this down
Cuz these words need to be said!
So I can finally sleep at night
When I lay down in bed.
Youre BEAUTIFUL not pretty
I do not want you theres only NEED
And I didnt cry when you left because
I DIED inside and fell down to my knees.
So as you read this letter
I hope that you will come to know
Although men dont always say what they mean
Give them a chance to explain
before you let them go.
