I Meant To

The way we live
Is not always the best,
We never seem to
Laugh, love, dream, believe

I meant to whisper "I'm scared"
I meant to drop the blade,
I meant to forget the loss of love,
I meant to forgive

I meant to savor his touch,
I meant to keep him safe,
I meant to believe he was okay,
I meant to love him.

Why do we ignore the things we say we will do?
Why do we scorn those we love?
I meant to love,
I meant to live.