it was long ago,
when there was warmth,
and when there was light.
I was at ease once.
It was when there was someone,
a person who could have been a permanent part
of my life.
It was when there was someone,
a person who could have been a permanent part
of my life.
I was happy once,
when I was able to smile,
and when I was able to see her smile,
but in an instant it was gone.