You Deserve Better

i didn't mean to hurt you
but for doing so, i apologize
because even though you won't admit it
it was like driving a stake through your heart

my words, my actions, totally uncalled for
i truly don't know what i was thinking
you have to understand i was not myself
i was not the me that you know

i left you crying and broken
a sad mess at my feet
as i stood above you, not caring
about what i was doing to you

this ring i wear upon my finger means nothing now
for i truly do not deserve it
as i do not deserve you...
your love, your heart, nothing

i give you permission to leave me
i would totally understand
although it will hurt me, break me
it is in your best interest

you deserve so much better than i can give
so please, for your sake, find someone else
i know you will most likely refuse this offer
but please, do it for both yourself and me

i cannot bear to hurt you again
knowing that i am the cause of it
your pain, your suffering, your tears
i'm sorry for making you go through it

don't worry about me, please
it will take a while, but i'll live
i'll be happy for you
because you deserve so much better