I can still recall

The hour my father told me it was time

To let it go

Though its mended wing had made it sing

He said the bird I cared for was not really mine

Let it go

Letting go

He said

Seems to break your heart

Though it will heal it

Feels slow to start

Though the pain

Burned within me so

He held me tight

So I could let it go

Years have passed since then

And so has he but I still hear his words

Let it go

There's so much of life that can't be lived

When you're still holding on to hate and anger deep inside

Let it go

Letting go

Opens up the heart

There is a new day

Hungry to start

You can't change

What has hurt you so

But you will heal

If you can let it go

All that's wrong in your life

Let it go

All that is worth saving is love

Love will hold you tight

Love lifts the burden

And love shines the light

Only love

Nourishes the soul

If it's not love