I knew I needed to let you go
For you will never be mine.
And beautiful was the time we shared
But it's time for you to fly.

Though it aches my heart
And my eyes weep
Love of mine I set you free.

Our time is up
But I love you still
Like no other before I always will.
But I feel the pull and see the change,
Nothing I know will be the same.

You have direction,
And places to go.
You no longer need me,
This I know.

So when the next flower you gently touch
Remember the one that loves you so much.
I have memories when love was sweet.
But I know Butterflies
Are meant to be free.

Linda Burger