It is not love
to sharpen the knife
before you strike
It is not love
to tie the noose
before you pull it tight
It is not love
to strike with foot
when one lays bleeding
It is not love
to damn another's soul
when it's help their seeking
Turn
walk away
don't lower yourself to your knee
begging me
to love you
when you strike
straight through the heart
with the part
of me
I gave you
It is not love
when you see me down
to twist the knife
It is not love
to spit in my face
and strip me of all pride
It is not love
to take what I told you in the shadows
and use it to bring me to my knees
It is not love
to judge and condemn me
while it's comfort you seek
Turn
walk away
forget you ever knew me
just leave me
where I fall
don't hit me
with your love
I can take
no more
just let me be
go
don't look back
just walk away
from me
It is not love
to break me
when I need healing
It is not love
in your heart
that I am receiving
It is not love
that gives harsh melody
to your voice
It is not love
but love is
my choice
Turn
walk away
let me live
let me breathe
leave me
with memories
once good
let me love
what once was
before hatred
consumes me
Turn
walk away
let me seek
my Father's heart
then
when He's healed me
and I'm no longer
bleeding
our friendship
can find new ground
new boundaries
and
true love