If You Must Go

If you must go
then know I love you,
and while you are away
my love will stay true.

I promise to hold you dear
in this lonesome heart of mine
while I wait for you to come back.
It's just a matter of time.

I know it's not forever,
but I'll miss you so much-
the way you smile into my heart,
your soft and gentle touch.

I swear that I am yours
always and forever.
I won't betray your love,
Not now, not ever.

If you must go then go now
while I can still be strong.
I'll wait for your return.
For our love I'll hold on.

(c) Mary Barren