Hostage

The further away I reached

the harder he begged

and pulled in return

Where was I and what was I doing

that I wasn't on his mind

every moment

But you said you'd be here

Are you lying to me

It's my birthday

I don't need your pain pulling me down

a man who's admitted his unhappiness

that will live past my last breath

no matter what his circumstance

my gratitude, unwavering

to the hands that told me

I just want you to be happy

instead of

I just want you to be happy with me

You made it safe to leave for good

And start a castle to keep me peacefully