I wish I were the artist I thought I was
Since it feels unkind saying you inspired me
When I really have nothing to show for it
Because all I thought I knew
And everything I was sure of
Managed to slip beyond my fingertips
And crumble beneath my feet
Flowing fount of sentiment
And though I know it isn't the language you speak
I've come to realize it might be all I can be heard through
But you're lovely and charming
I may not be fluent in your form
Or literate in your language
But that doesn't mean I don't appreciate you
But I'm glad you've found a home here
It proves you're stronger than I
Though I think that goes without saying
I hope you never have to hear the whispered words
The ones which drew me away
But knowing how kindly you cooed when I confided
I can only figure they've gotten to you too
You said you had to find your family
So I think you'll understand my departure
I really haven't any choice
It's more than just an existential crisis
It's just easier to label it as such
It's more like how you phrased it
I should be deceiving you if I told you otherwise
This is better than the letter I wrote you
But you'll never see this
Since letters fit into your place better
Though they may be hard for me
And life isn't easy, after all
I certainly learned that here
