For Felipe

Thoughts of you swarm in my mind—
Why are you leaving when you have control? 
When you can stop it? 
When you're not the only one who pays the toll...?

You were always there for me when I needed you
And you always helped whenever you could. 
When I cried, you comforted me
But now I cry, my fears no longer understood. 

You were someone I could talk to, 
Someone I could trust, 
And now I'm losing you...
I'm losing you when it's not something I must.

And so I care for your well-being, 
Try to help you, 
But you push me aside
When comfort and advice are all I give you...

I can no longer convince you as I once could, 
And now you are oblivious to my words. 
So now I may never see you again—
Not something I'd prefer. 

Thoughts of you still swarm in my mind—
Why are you leaving when you have control? 
When there's still time?
You're not the only one who pays a toll...