A little sad (May 2007)

I released a friend today.
I didn't want to do it,
but the past, it always holds more sway.
So I released a friend today.

I released a friend last night.
We were always civil -
there was no fight.
But I released a friend last night.

I released a friend today.
He was already absent
and no promises were there to betray.
So I released a friend today.

I released a friend last night.
I found him halfway
between darkness and light.
So I released a friend last night.

I released a friend today.
I hope he's not angry.
His course should not stray.
I hope our paths cross again in some way.
But I released a friend today.