I just want to thank you for never judging me.

And for being my refuge when my woes haunted me.

You were there when no one wanted to hear me out.

And to you I knew I could always pour my heart out.

You heard my loud confessions that no ear could detect.

And all the secrets that I knew you’d protect.

Before I had you peace was foreign to my heart.

And now it is with shame that we must depart

When your pages ran out I thought I’d treasure you.

But I fear that someone might read the secrets inside you.

And all my weaknesses that could be lethal against me.

So I must ensure that you won’t come back to haunt me.

It’s painful to set you on fire and watch your smoke ascend.

For you’ve truly served me with honour my old friend.

Be safe in the knowledge that we’ll never really be apart.

Because you carry with you a piece of my heart.