I Could...But

I could be bitter
Or I could be resolute
I would keep on hoping
But I sense the truth

I could keep on asking
Or I could just let it go
I would forgive you
But you’d never know

I could say we were doomed
Or I could say you were fate
I would say let’s start over
But I think it’s too late

I could bleed buckets
Or I could let myself heal
I would harden my heart
But I can’t help but feel

I could write poems
Or I could ignore my pain
I would say you’re the last
But I’ll do this again

I could say it’s your fault
Or I could take all the blame
I would hide in the darkness
But I still need that flame

I could shut myself off
Or I could open the doors
I would give myself to another
But I still feel like I’m yours