Dying For You

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Since the day you left
I’ve been saying goodbye 
with a heart full of hope
someday I’d know why
but now it seems I have to let you go

All my strength 
is all but gone 
from the ledge 
you left me hanging on
with fear of falling all I’ve left to know 

For all the things 
you were to me
that dreaded day
did come to be
your hidden courage just couldn’t be found

The silence let’s 
your courage hide
from the painful price 
of your foolish pride
and all the things you say without a sound 

The doctor says
it’s me or you
believe me when
I say it’s true
It’s now become a choice of life and living

Now holding on 
means letting go
but one thing you 
must always know 
the life and love you took was worth the giving

~Jeannie Cronin

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