Soliloquy

To you, in essence, these words I leave
And ask for nothing in return.
Open your windows. Do not grieve.
Try to let my embers burn.

I ask you to let me go in peace;
I have no right over you.
To cherish this moment of release,
The orange sky has turned to blue.

I can’t say if I miss the days of yore;
I leave with tears in my eyes.
It’s true, I’ve not felt this before;
It has taken me by surprise.

When I have left, remember me
By my deeds, and by them alone.
I’ll survive painful mediocrity;
Not ideals that turned to stone.

To all the people I’ve seen in this game,
I hope I haven’t done you wrong.
And you, my love, I hope you remain
At peace even when I’m gone.

If you can, do not forget
The changes that I brought along.
And lastly, please do not threat
Or snatch away my dying song.