in every man's life,
there comes a time
when you are confronted with a path.
whichever direction you choose will be the last.
whether you keep on the beaten way,
or turn and lead yourself astray.

stray into a place unknown,
and hope for the best as you go on alone.
leave behind all you've ever called home,
and hope for the best on your own.

it's never a choice others will understand.
it's never a choice with which they'll lend a hand.
you can never expect forgiveness,
you can never hope to return.

you lie awake, pondering through the night,
holding the ones you love with all your might.
you'd be happy to take them with you,
but you know they cannot go.
you dare not ask them to leave all they've known.

you dream of a chance to start anew,
even if your only company is you.
and yet you fear life without them,
what in the hell are you to do?

is it worth the chance?
can you take the risk?
you know what you need,
no matter where it leads.
but you also know what you want,
it's right there in front.
everytime you open your eyes,
it's all you see.

do you take the step,
do you make the leap?
is there a net to catch you,
or will you meet only defeat?

close your eyes and take a breath,
pray for all that is good,
and for all those you have left...

i'll take the leap,
and hope i land on my feet.
i stand before a new horizon,
facing life anew...
is this the end of me,
or just the end of me and you?

you'll never understand,
you'll never think of me and smile again,
it'll all seem something personal,
but it's truely nothing you could control.

fear and doubt; a sense of emptiness,
a void that needs filled.
no matter how i hurt you,
no matter all i do...
just know i always did and i do love you still.

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those who know me, know the point...i miss you all.
no matter how hard that is to believe.
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