If I Had Been Braver

Memories fade but moments stay, like whispers in the wind

Ashleigh in my mind, a story I can't quite begin

Back in those high school days, under a sky so vast

Shared laughs over baking treats, our friendship grew fast

Through clubs and mutual friends, we found a little spark

A simple hello turned into deep talks in the dark

We skipped the prom, just us two, lost in our own world

Playing games, watching shows, our flag unfurled

And though the night ended, and you didn’t wanna go

Inside I wished I’d had the courage to let you know

Ashleigh, oh, I could never forget

The way you made my hardest days better yet

Caught in this moment, wishing I’d been braver, girl

But I’m just grateful for the way you changed my world

Our friendship was a puzzle, each piece fitting so right

Felt like I’d known you forever, day into night

But feelings grew silent, unspoken words in the air

A love that was hidden, too scared to dare

We shared our secrets, laughter, and tears

A fleeting love through our adolescent years

And though I missed the chance to ask if you’d stay

I cherish the memories, they’ll never fade away

Ashleigh, oh, I could never forget

The way you made my hardest days better yet

Caught in this moment, wishing I’d been braver, girl

But I’m just grateful for the way you changed my world

Maybe someday at a crossroad, we’ll meet again

And I’ll tell you how I felt back then

For now I hold onto what we had, sweet and true

Ashleigh, I’ll forever remember you

Memories fade but moments stay, like whispers in the wind

Ashleigh in my mind, a story I can’t quite begin