Thüringer Wald

Die dunkelblauen Sturzbäche rauschen noch  

in meinen Ohren

in Kontrast stehend zu dem Wald

in seinen Augen.

happy

I was kissing you goodbye with a last note

about loving, forgiving and hurting,

how I forgave what you did to me

that I will never stop loving you

but never want to see you again

or let you back into my life

due to the fact that the pain I felt

still influences the way I think about relationships 

and trust.

I was kissing you goodbye on a sheet of paper

When I wrote that letter, I shed so many tears

knowing these will be the last words I will ever

say to you again. 

When I send it, I was smiling

knowing my heart can be open for someone new

I was kissing my old life goodbye

When you answered the letter with 

nice words to make sure that I know 

that you are okay. 

I am moving forward with the knowledge

that you can't heal people with love

you can't help them to find their path 

it's something they have to do on their own

and sometimes letting go is better

for you
and them