We are all Born Strangers

We are all born strangers

so, please don't apologise

if you should cause me any pain,

the fault is entirely mine

for ever looking you in the eyes

and letting your presence remain.

We are all born strangers

so, please don't ever feel rude

should you one day decide to leave,

because you were never mine

and this life we live is so crude

for presenting the chance to grieve.

We are all born strangers

so, please let's keep it that way

to save us from that awkward ache,

let that born choice be mine,

you have no obligation to stay

and this heart is mine to break.