i say good bye to you

i say goodbye to you
because i love you
you are such a treasure
a gem
that glows so bright
every time

I say goodbye to you
because i am grateful
you bring me
comfort
smiles to my weary days
often and again

i say goodbye to you
because I remember you
in my stormy ocean
a buoy
you kept me afloat
without fail

i say goodbye to you
because it's the last thing
I can say
goodbye
heavy on my lips
heavier unsaid

i say goodbye to you
because i release you
of the responsibilities
yourself
you shoulder
me

thank you
thank you very much
you lived your life
for me
now leave
for you

i say goodbye to you
because i love you