Shadows and scars

It feels like both our hearts are healing
as our lives alone begin
both of us moving on
from the hurt that we've been in.

with feelings left alone
and gestures left unchecked
we learn that each day passes
and to let go of regret.

but there are shadows and scars of each other
everywhere we turn
up and down our homes and hearts
although none still burn.

shadows and scars of what once was
of what we used to be
and when i feel like moving on
your old shadow falls on me.

the scars of every fight
as our love went spinning down
as we reach out for each other
and know that now its not allowed.

now when we say goodbye
the familiar looks don't linger
the subtleties that used to be
the feeling of your fingers.

now i see the whole world differently
maybe its the same way that you do
I'm glad i got to know it
to find it out with you

but now that i must leave it
onto waters much unknown
without a map or compass
i have to walk the world alone.

yet this shadow of me falls long and dark
i know what i need but i know what i want
my head says stay put
and my heart says move on.

you'll continue to change
but its the old you i loved
and your shadow remains
but it isn't enough.