Despite
what you've said
and despite
what you've done
you've never
stopped to think
about anyone
besides yourself.

You were always
in another world
that consisted
of only you.
You were always
so far away
when I tried to talk to you.
You were always
not caring
when I needed you to.

One word
is all I ask for.
One word
I never get.
One word
has so much meaning.
One word
helps me forget.
One word
could change
a lifetime
of mistakes
and of regret.

Despite
what I've said
and despite
what I've done
you have never
stopped to think
about anyone
besides yourself.
And for that,
I refuse
to let go.