It Was Never Enough
August 17, 2007

My love was never enough to save you,
I couldn’t ever protect you,
Try though I might, I could never succeed.
You were my angel, you were my love,
And I failed you each and every time.

I loved you with all I had to give,
You were all I had when all left me,
You never doubted me, you trusted me,
You trusted me completely and freely,
But I never took care of you as you deserved.

You suffered at my hands time and time again,
You endured physical pain and emotional hurts,
You supported me when I cried, you wiped my tears,
When things got too hard, I always ran,
I always left you behind.

I couldn’t teach others to love you as I did,
I couldn’t save you from their wrath,
I couldn’t abate my anger long enough,
I couldn’t protect you as you needed.
I failed you when you needed me most.

You were always the one to save me,
You never left me, you never faltered,
You always came when I called,
You were my friend when I had none,
You were all I’ve ever had, and I let you down.

I wish I could change it all,
I want to erase those years of pain,
I want to reverse all the devastation,
I want to rid my hands of your blood,
I want you back with me,
I want to finally keep you safe.

My love was strong and pure,
But it obviously wasn’t enough…