I hate how much I miss the way
The smile would creep across your face
The months roll by, I've cried my tears
But forgiveness wipes away the fears
The choices made were yours alone
I cannot blame you when I've made my own
Mercy granted for my actions
Is love extended for the satisfaction
Of those who I hold dear
Love replaces fear
Any loss that cuts your heart
Means that from the very start
The love you gave is enough to show
You loved enough to let it go
And when there's so much left behind
It isn't hard to see the signs
Take a break from what once has been
And look around at the place you're in
So don't hold on to spiteful things
the Notes of compassion more clearer ring
To another, or to yourself
Forgiveness keeps you in good health
And those that you hold dear
Love replaces fear
credits
from Sketches II/Portraits,
released February 27, 2024
Jeremy Maxwell (mastering)
Nathan Maxwell (vocals, backup vocals, 'ukulele, bass, kalimba, auxiliary percussion, recording, producing, mixing, mastering)
Manuel "Junior" Melendez Valdes (trumpet)
Ethan Paul (conversation recording)
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