A Time Gone Past

This is from long ago (maybe 2004)

I sit alone by the fire light watching

Flames flickering, ever reaching

The music gently rocks my heart and

A remembered scent of you sooths my soul.

We are a time gone past

A future never told

We were haunting and mystical

We were autumn and spring.

Firelight dances across my room

I see you in the shadows on my walls

Candle light illuminates the darkness and

I long to touch your face

Close my eyes I still feel your breath against my cheek

I reached out for you and in a flicker you were gone

Winter falls outside my window, covering traces of you

Flames quietly burn, as I desire your passion again

We are a time gone past

A future never told

We were haunting and mystical

We were autumn and spring.

The fire grows dim as the sun rises

I hear the song of another day

I look for you one more time

And silently the flames fade away.

© LAL
4/2017