Dying to Say

As the feather drifted from the sky

I felt my heart plunge before it

To the depths of the sea it descended

Meeting with a doomed watery end

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The bird I released lost feathers as it went

Flying off into the sunset forgetting its way

Leaving me to wonder of its safety, its flight

With my heart I gave it a message to send

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I knew deeply that the recipient wouldn’t read

Rather would not receive the letter I had written

My hope had sunk with my heart into the sea

Leaving me on the cliffs of Devil’s Descent

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As I watched the bird fly, the note had fallen

Descending, as well, like hope to its watery death

Standing on the edge now, watching in anger

I immediately fell into my lover’s lament

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I send to you, sweet, your freedom to love

Take flight in your life, hold on to your peace

Take my heart with you, daily be strong

I will walk besides always, remember me dear

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The breeze in the morning that touches your skin

Will be sent from me with intentions to soothe

The smell of the musk wafting gently as it goes

Will show of my presence, so dare not have fear

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I love you my darling, though you may not see

Know deep in your heart, intentions were pure

The message I sent that has fallen astray

Should be carried internal, year after year

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Now, as I say these final words of undying love

I look to where my heart has gone and I see

We will be together one day, I know for sure

If you hear of my passing, shed not a tear