without promise

i'm rescinding this invitation
to consume my life
i'm erasing the references
that twist through my space

and as much as it pains me
i know that i have to stay away
let you walk your path

i'll be waiting
i'll be waiting

healing from this breaking
my heart apart a piece
it bleeds and knows it needs
to reconnect

so i'll rescind this invitation to the party eight years ago
and i'll erase the references that twist through our space
compassionate embrace i'll hold, bold
without promise