Let Go

I think...
I think I'm letting go
I think my heart began to heal long ago
My mind just adamently refused to believe
What the heart knew to be true
"You can't let go"
My mind protests
But my heart sadly disagreed
"I can't wait forever,"
Was its simple reason
My mind continues to deny it
But in my heart,
I know it's true
When I think you're name
No longer does it immidiatly
Bring a smile to lips
Nor a tear to my eye
When I look upon your picture
I feel no urge to reach out
And to gently brush your cheek with my fingertips
My heart has moved on
It can only take so much pain
So much waiting
I know that in your heart of hearts
You've moved on as well
I think I knew that before you did
But my mind is still whimpering
Clinging to those three words
Those little words
That we always exchanged
I'm slowly readying it to let go
To set you free
I promise, my dear
I promise that if you let go
I won't stop you
I will open my arms and let you fly
For you are my fallen angel
And you belong in the sky
I can't follow
I have no wings and I won't be a burden
Fly, my darling
For I've let you go
And I no longer need you
To hold me up
I'm learning to walk again
Maybe one day I will fly as well
But not now
Let me say one more thing
Before you leave
You are, and always will be
My first real love