I witnessed you flourish,
Then watched you wither away,
And there I stood,
Helpless as you faded day by day.

I saw you grow older,
Witnessed all your highs and lows,
I observed everything unfold,
Knowing the path that led to your lost glow.

I watched you bloom,
Only to see you fade,
Witnessing all the moments
Where I should have intervened and stayed.

I should have spoken up,
I should have lied,
But circumstances were beyond our control,
And we had no choice.
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