Why, Perhaps
Dear love, perhaps you wonder why… Why did I act in ways I'd never try Why did I let go of all that I once held dear Why did I not fear judgment or sneer Oh love, you asked me why Why I take chances I'd never dare Why I no longer feel the need to compare Why I choose to live my life this rare Perhaps I was always reckless with my heart Perhaps I wasn't brave, right from the start Perhaps I thought my sufferings made me tough Perhaps I felt like I had enough Perhaps you didn't know me back then Perhaps I'm different now, from way back when Perhaps I've come to embrace the unknown And I'm not afraid to be on my own Perhaps I've realized that time is fleeting And there's no point in retreating Perhaps it's time to listen to my heart And let it guide me to where I should start Perhaps I'm no longer the person you knew But a phoenix rising from ashes, anew Perhaps I don't know why I'm this way Perhaps I'll figure it out, some d