Letting Go

I tried to keep my love with me behind a garden wall…. with willow trees and roses sweet and berries in the fall……. But there he stood, looking through the gated door. I tried to keep my love with me on a ship that sailed the blue…. With gusty winds so wild and free And birds that proudly flew. But there he stood, looking toward the shore. I tried to keep my love with me Upon the tallest mountain peak…. With air so pure and vistas grand Where angels came to speak. But there he stood, looking at the valley floor. My love is now gone from me With quickened step he went his way… With heart in hand I said goodbye My love, I could not beg him stay. But he turned and smiled at me, as he went through the door.