Facade of Formality

you flew in like the summer breeze
we built our story with natural ease
but with the change in weather
you had a change in heart
we couldn't be together
yet it hurts to be apart

i tried giving you nothing but the truth
but all i had was a sad excuse
of every reason why we couldn't be
desperately hoping you'd fight with me
but you did what i feared and simply agreed

so we smiled politely and said our goodbyes
i was dying so quietly couldn't figure out why
we were letting go with these passive lies
in due time the regret will be realized
and the reality of loneliness will sting so bitterly
as harsh as the cold winter, as dry as the autumn leaves