I Meant To

You needed me to ease your pain Instead, I left you in the rain Those hours waiting by the phone That seldom rang, a heart alone I meant to The nights your body ached for me I never tried, my love to please You begged "Please talk and hold me tight" Instead, I walked away that night I meant to "I feel this love is going to die Oh, please my darling, won't you try?" I couldn't feel the breaking heart That pleaded rescue from the dark I meant to A shattered love that soon turned cold Your emptiness now all I hold I try to kiss, you turn your face A cotton gown, no longer lace For now it's you who isn't there I cry alone and you don't care Then came the day I found you gone An empty house with no one home A tiny note lay on the bed Through tears and trembling hands, I read: "I found some one who loves me more He waits for me, I have to go" I cried, "How could you leave this way And never let me have my say" You said... "I meant to"