Leaving My World Behind

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The last thing I want is to go,
But the last thing I can do is stay,
I need, you, to give me a reason,
What have you got to say?

The door lies open,
I need a reason to close it,
If there is anything you can say,
Make me stay, Kate.

The last thing to say is goodbye,
The words I never wanted to say,
Please give me a choice,
Give me new words to speak.

I need something to persuade me,
Say the words I need to hear,
Give meaning back to my world,
Do not let it end like this.

In the silence we wait,
Seconds, minutes, dripping by,
Our eyes locked in the middle distance,
Praying in silent contemplation.

We wait for some final sign,
I know I can not speak for you,
It must be your voice, your choice,
Kate, what if this is your one and only chance?

I cannot walk from you,
But I no longer belong here,
This is tearing me apart,
I need you Kate, do not let me leave.

We arrive at the final moments,
Tears streaming down our cheeks unchecked,
Tell me, do I stay?
Only you can stop me leaving.

Emotions whirling lost through my head and heart,
Kate, say it please, I pray,
Say that you love and want me,
Say it loud, I will stay.