Echoes of Silence

We were once a melody, a song we used to sing,

But the notes fell out of tune, and now it doesn’t mean a thing.

You were the spark that lit my world,

I never saw the shadows creeping in.

I lost the chance to be your shelter,

But now I see the truth, where do I begin?

You called me in the night, but I was miles away,

I built these walls too high, pushed love aside to stay.

When all you needed was a hand to hold,

I turned my back, let the silence unfold.

Now you're moving on, while I’m lost in the past,

The echoes of your laughter, the shadows they cast.

You needed someone who could hear your heart,

But I was too busy, too far in the dark.

The words you whispered fell on deafened ears,

Now I’m standing here, drowning in my fears.

You offered me your soul, I just took the day,

How could I be so blind to the love you gave away?

When all you needed was a hand to hold,

I turned my back, let the silence unfold.

Now you're moving on, while I’m lost in the past,

The echoes of your laughter, the shadows they cast.

Now the seasons change, and I feel the rain,

Each drop a reminder of my selfish pain.

I thought I’d find the time to grow and find my way,

But I’ve lost the best part of me,

With each passing day.

When all you needed was a hand to hold,

I turned my back, let the silence unfold.

Now you're moving on, while I’m lost in the past,

The echoes of your laughter, the shadows they cast.

You’re someone else’s dream now, and that’s hard to face,

I’ll keep searching for the sound of your grace.

But in this quiet, I’ll vow to make it clear,

Next time I’ll listen, next time I’ll be here.